Therefore, the sovereign prefers to either change her outfits and if she gets bored of them, she sends them to her dressers, who are then allowed to either wear them themselves or sell them. But, the labels are removed and they never mention that they were worn by Her Majesty.
Naturally, many of these princesses, from Kate Middleton to Princess Sofia, and even Queen Maxima and Princess Charlene, turn to the same designers again and again, and every so often, they wear the exact same looks. Here are 29 different times royal ladies were caught in the same outfits.
Sometimes, the Queen of Britain, Her Royal Majesty Elizabeth II, needs to change clothes up to five times a day – in the case of big celebrations, for example. And not simply the dress she's wearing but the shoes, gloves, jewelry, medals and other accessories and, most important, her hats.
No washing machines
Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla's clothes are not allowed to be cleaned in washing machines—everything is hand washed. When they sent their clothing away to be cleaned, they found that some items of clothing were kept as souvenirs.
Royals do not accept free clothes, so neither Kate nor Meghan ever receive gifted outfits. Kate's stylist, Archer, will often call in designer items on loan but they will then be returned.
Royal women like Meghan and Kate often keep things casual at official events, wearing affordable brands and easy-to-wear styles, and that includes blue jeans. Here, 20 times royals have worn denim, from Prince Philip and Princess Alexandra in the 1950s to Meghan and Kate today. The Queen isn't one to wear denim.
Royal etiquette expert Myka Meier told Fabulous, "Underwear and bras are also considered private intimate wear, and for royals to put intimate apparel on display would simply not be done."
And as to putting one's clothes on, contrary to popular belief the Queen actually dressed alone. The monarch also did her own make-up for most events, with the exception of her annual Christmas speech, for which a make-up artist was employed.
Royal Moms Don't Have Baby Showers
Royal babies go through diapers just as fast as regular babies, after all.
The Queen has to be on top form to be in charge of the Royal Family every day, and apparently, the monarch has a very strict morning routine, which involves tuning into her favourite radio station, enjoying a cup of tea and a long soak in the bath before getting dressed.
Not only is Kate Middleton known for her exquisite taste, from her Alexander McQueen dresses to her festive Catherine Walker coats, but the Princess of Wales is also known for keeping those outfits in a steady rotation. It turns out, rewearing outfits is a do for the royals.
They are borrowed
Sometimes, Kate's clothes are simply given back. According to Vogue, royals cannot accept free clothes or gifted outfits. But they can borrow clothes, and Kate's stylist, Natasha Archer, will often request loans of designer items, which will later be returned.
It's fair to say Kate has changed more nappies than Queen Elizabeth or Princess Diana. She spends most of her time around her children and is usually the one who gets up in the middle of the night when baby Prince Louis needs a fresh nappy.
Kate's even got a favorite pair of sweatpants! It's not all high heels and tiaras, people: Your favorite royals do occasionally keep things casual in sneakers and a plain old baseball hat, just like the rest of us.
Now, however, they are permitted to resume their duties - and it turns out that the Queen Elizabeth II actually uses someone to step in for important events when she is unable to, something which was previously unknown. Ella Slack has revealed that she is the monarch's 'stand in' and has been for thirty years.
Kate Middleton wears same dress twice in two weeks; Duchess of Cambridge recycles $2,000 Emilia Wickstead coat dress. The 29-year-old royal wore the $2,000 Emilia Wickstead coast dress to both a luncheon at Windsor Castle on May 18 and a tea party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.
The Queen has a bath every morning, drawn by her maid while she sips a cup of tea. It's believed that the royals prefer to avoid taking showers, due to their belief that they're for members of the working class.
According to The Sun, the British Royal family are under a strict protocol that dictates only two royal mothers can wear orange. However, the other more common reason is it doesn't photograph well, and for royals with pale complexion, it can wash them out. Luckily, that's a problem a healthy dose of bronzer can fix.
In truth, the act of removing her outermost layer of clothing in public would be considered “unladylike,” per royal standards. Should she feel a little stuffy underneath all those layers, she must at least step out of sight of the cameras before taking off her coat.
The only time the Queen was photographed in pants was during the Royal Tour of Canada in 1970, when a young tailor crafted her a matte-silk trouser suit in an effort to update her look. Apparently it never stuck, and the moment has become the only time the royal wore trousers in public.
READ MORE. As a young Princess, Elizabeth wore her hair down and it was around shoulder length. Her natural hair appeared to be very curly, a hair type that has passed down to her daughter, Princess Anne. Thanks to her hair stylists, the Queen has maintained the structured style throughout the years.
Queen Elizabeth II seldom wore little more than lipstick and a hint of blush for her public appearances, and called upon Clarins Compact Powder for her complexion (the brand made an exclusive lipstick to match her suit for Coronation Day in 1953 to celebrate the Queen's loyalty to them).
Crop Tops. Although an ongoing trend (that the Duchess was a former fan of), no bare midriffs are allowed in Buckingham.
The present Queen, Elizabeth II, was breastfed following her birth in 1926 and chose to continue the practice with her own children. "Historically, most royal mothers did not always believe that breast was best. In fact, in some cases, it was considered at best an inconvenience, at worst, downright harmful.
However, she sometimes puts her own spin on the style by trading her typical nude pair for sheer or opaque black ones instead. According to Holmes, there is no written rule about having to wear pantyhose. It is done more as a sign of respect for the Queen, how she dresses, and the tone that she sets.