When abroad on foreign trips she has always worn a hat or carried a parasol which has protected her skin from the effects of the sun. She doesn't partake in an annual sunshine holiday, preferring instead to spend her summers in Scotland. This has kept her skin as youthful as possible over the years."
Regular exercise
The queen walked with her dogs, rode horses, hiked around the grounds of her estates and otherwise stayed active throughout her life and into her old age. “Probably the single best thing most of us can do for our health is regular exercise.
Queen Elizabeth II was the epitome of graceful when it came to the ageing process and always appeared to have beautifully cared for, healthy skin. One of her secrets was applying Elizabeth Arden's iconic Eight Hour Cream Balm morning and night. Moisturising was the secret to Elizabeth II's healthy skin.
Always covered with a hat and with sun umbrellas at hand to shield her from harmful UV rays, her lack of sun exposure is the key reason why her skin has so few wrinkles as studies prove that UVA, in particular, is the number one cause of skin ageing above smoking, stress and genes combined.
It is believed she was able to age so gracefully because she kept her mind stimulated and body active, right up until her final months. The monarch spent hours upon hours reading and learning each day and, despite the temptations of a talented team of chefs on constant standby, largely ate the same balanced diet.
She favored "sensible exercise" over rigorous workouts and loved spending time in nature. The Queen liked simple, healthy meals, but also enjoyed a daily gin and ate dark chocolate.
It's been reported that members of the royal family are encouraged not to smoke, due to the known health risks, but some royals have smoked in the past. Some have since given up, whilst others get papped with a ciggie in hand on the reg.
According to the monarch's long-time dresser, the queen does her own makeup every single day except for one special event: the yearly Christmas speech. “You might be surprised to know that this is the only occasion throughout the year when Her Majesty does not do her own makeup,” Kelly wrote.
According to the latest Golden Ratio of Beauty Phi report, English actress Jodie Comer has the most beautiful face in the world at 94.52% accuracy.
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.
Simple cooked meat and vegetables lead the way, with space for pheasant or venison should the Queen wish. Of course, Queen Elizabeth loved a Sunday roast just as much as anyone else. Along with chocolate, the Queen enjoyed some strawberries or peaches for dessert.
Queen Elizabeth loved to use “Tudor Toothpaste,” which was a combination of sugar and honey that was used during the Tudor dynasty to polish teeth!
Queen Elizabeth has some unexpected dining habits
Perhaps the secret to Elizabeth's long rule is her healthy, low carb dinner habit. The royal is said to never eat starches while dining alone – meaning pasta, potatoes and rice are off the menu.
As we saw in Spencer, it is customary for members of the royal family to weigh themselves on antique scales both before and after Christmas dinner—a practice that's been in play since Edward VII's reign between 1901 to 1910. The purpose? To ensure that the guests are being well-fed.
It's said that in order to feel fresh for her daily appointments the Queen always went to bed at the same time every night, 11pm, and slept for eight and a half hours – meaning she woke at 7.30am each day. It's so simple.
In order to calculate this golden number of beauty, De Silva based his list on a calculated measurement of the size and position of the eyes, eyebrows, nose, lips, chin and jaw. Among all the data collected, Bella Hadid ranked highest with a result of 94.35% of symmetry.
According to the survey, men with blue eyes, oval shaped face, medium-thick eyebrows, slim, straight nose that should not be too long, straight eyebrows with curved ends, square jawline, brunette hair and average lips are considered to be the most attractive.
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.
The Queen has always smiled, of course. It is a wonderful smile that transforms her completely. It can express many things: delight, kindness, mischief, gratitude, tolerance, gentle ribbing.
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.
Princess Eugenie is one of the only royals with visible tattoos. She showed off her small tattoo, a delicately inked circle behind her left year, at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022.
"Toilet"
If you're looking for a restroom in Buckingham Palace, ask for the loo or the lavatory.
The royals like a drink now and again too, with several of the prestigious family revealing their favourite alcoholic beverages over the years. From a crisp gin and tonic to a classic pint of beer, take a look at what Her Majesty the Queen, the Duchess of Cambridge and more royals sip at home…