Queen Elizabeth II's Most Iconic Beauty Looks
Queen Elizabeth II's Most Iconic Beauty Moments Over the Years
With the news of Queen Elizabeth II's passing, many of us are looking back at her 96 years of life. As the longest-ruling monarch of the United Kingdom, she had quite the eventful reign marked by countless public appearances. Her most iconic beauty and fashion moments span seven decades, from her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1947 and her coronation in 1953 to her attendance at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding in 2011 and, a few years later, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding in 2018.
Queen Elizabeth II had a signature look. She was known for her polished, tightly curled bob haircut, which was kept brunette until transitioning to white as she got older. She also frequently wore bright pink or red lipstick to match her equally bright ensembles. When she wasn't donning a crown, she loved wearing hats and, in general, had a great affinity for accessories. What many people might not know is that Queen Elizabeth II also had a go-to manicure. She always wore the same neutral-pink color by Essie called Ballet Slippers ($10). She loved the shade so much, she preferred other women in the royal family wear it, too, which is why Middleton and Markle can usually be found in it.
Though her beauty choices were consistently understated, at least compared to her fashion decisions, she always made an entrance no matter where she went. Ahead, take a look back at Queen Elizabeth II's most iconic beauty moments over the years.
Princess Elizabeth's Bob in 1944
Queen Elizabeth II's Wedding Updo in 1947
Queen Elizabeth II's Curled Updo in 1952
Queen Elizabeth II's Red Lip in 1953
Queen Elizabeth II's Pixie Cut in 1954
Queen Elizabeth II's Dark Lipstick in 1956
Queen Elizabeth II's Long Bob in 1961
Queen Elizabeth II's Neutral Makeup in 1970
Queen Elizabeth II's Head Scarf in 1982
Queen Elizabeth II's Fluffy Brows in 1987
Queen Elizabeth II's Gray Hair in 1998
Queen Elizabeth II's Monochromatic Makeup in 2005
Queen Elizabeth II's Pink-Red Lipstick in 2011
Queen Elizabeth II's Pink Lipstick in 2016
Queen Elizabeth II's Curls in 2017
Queen Elizabeth II's Deep-Pink Lip in 2018
Queen Elizabeth II's Monochromatic Red Lipstick in 2021
Queen Elizabeth II's Short Bob in 2022
