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.
Has the Queen ever dressed herself? Said to be incredibly decisive, Her Majesty rarely changes her mind about an outfit that she has previously agreed to. The monarch even does her own make-up every day and for every event (the filming of the Queen's Christmas message is the only exception).
Angela Kelly (born 4 November 1957, Liverpool) was taken on as a dresser in 1993 after working as a housekeeper for a British diplomat. She has served as Personal Assistant and Senior Dresser to Queen Elizabeth II since 2002 and creates all of her outfits, from day dresses to evening gowns.
There's A Strict Dress Code
Members of the royal family are expected to dress modestly and never overtly casual. (Serious question: Can you imagine a life without sweatpants?) That doesn't mean that they can't have some fun, though.
The 96-year-old monarch favored dresses or suits for her formal engagements and was known for her love of bright colors with matching hats and coats. Queen Elizabeth wore pants during her private time, for leisure activities, at sporting events, or while she was on a holiday.
Queen Elizabeth II – the internet says she wore either White Rose by Floris, or L'Heure Bleue by Guerlain. Maybe she wore both, who says you have to stick with one scent? These seem likely choices; a green/sweet floral and a powdery heliotrope, both with a respectable lineage.
However, details about how her coffin will be dressed have been revealed. The Royal Standard, a flag that represents the Sovereign and the UK, will be draped on her coffin, accompanied by the Imperial State Crown, complete with more than 3,000 encrusted gemstones.
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.
Clothing that was of less historical significance is likely set to be given to family members — and her granddaughters and great-granddaughters could be in for a windfall. “Items from the Queen's personal collection would have been passed to her family members with each chosen personally by Her Majesty.
Not only that, but the 73-year-old even "has his valets squeeze one inch of toothpaste onto his toothbrush every morning." Talk.
In the 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, there has only been one nail colour she's sported - in the public eye, at least. It's so subtle you've likely never noticed it, though closer inspection shows her nails are often painted a soft and milky barely-there pink.
There isn't a hue Her Majesty hasn't worn, but then, with hundreds of engagements to attend a year and often having to change up to five times a day, variety of color is everything.
Molton Brown is believed to be one of the monarch's favourites, with the British brand holding a Royal Warrant since 2013.
Traditionally, members of the Royal Family are buried with items close to them, including jewellery and mementos.
The “lion's share” of Queen's extensive jewelry collection, according to The Daily Express, will be given to Kate, the new Princess of Wales, but, according to the outlet, Camilla will get first dibs. “The late monarch owned an extraordinary collection of jewelry worth billions of pounds,” The Express reports.
"Toilet"
If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory.
The role is not typically paid, and it has been reported that Lady Hussey was not given a salary during her time in the position, instead serving the Queen out of loyalty. The Queen had at least five ladies in waiting during her reign, including Lady Hussey.
The Queen will be laid to rest today wearing only two precious pieces of jewellery. Her Majesty, who will be buried next to her husband Prince Philip later today, will wear only her wedding band and a pair of pearl earrings, despite owning a collection worth millions of pounds.
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.
The Queen owned an iconic collection of precious jewels, some of which will remain on public display in the Tower of London, while others will be passed down through the Windsor family as beloved heirlooms. However, the Queen was buried with a small handful of her most treasured and personal jewellery.
Queen Elizabeth was interred in the King George VI Memorial Chapel next to her husband, King George VI, who had died 50 years earlier.
As for what the queen kept in her bag, royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith says the items weren't all that different from what normal women carry with them: a mirror, lipstick, mint lozenges and reading glasses. As for the rest of the royal family, they have their own dress code rules they have to follow.
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth reportedly wore Guerlain L'Heure Bleue, a spicy citrus with a powdery dry down. It's been a classic for the fragrance house ever since the scent was created in 1912.
Minimal makeup
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).