There's a lot of protocol that needs to be followed by members of the royal family, which is set to include Meghan Markle [1] following the announcement of her engagement to Prince Harry [2]. Becoming part of the royal family is a full-time role [3] that comes with plenty of rules, including, allegedly, what color of nail polish is considered acceptable. We recently learned that the Duchess of Cambridge only ever wears a natural nail color [4], and we also know that Queen Elizabeth II has been wearing the same pale pink Essie shade for 29 years [5]!
Now Meghan seems to be following suit, as she was seen showing off her gorgeous engagement ring [7] (which Harry adorably designed himself!) with a manicure that featured a light pink polish and a short nail length. The soft hue let the ring take the spotlight, complementing her skin tone and sophisticated outfit [8]. Take a closer look, and then shop some of your own royal-approved hues.
Meghan Showing Off the Ring
Close-Up
We'd Look Longingly at It Too
Close-Up Look at the Nails
Essie Ballet Slippers
Essie Ballet Slippers [9] ($9)
Butter London Patent Shine 10X Lacquer in Mums the Word
Butter London Patent Shine 10X Lacquer in Mums the Word [10] ($18)
Oribe The Lacquer High Shine Nail Polish in Nude
The Lacquer High Shine Nail Polish in Nude [11] ($32)
Burberry Beauty Nail Polish in Stone
Burberry Beauty Nail Polish in Stone [12] ($23)