On the Jubilee long weekend, these are the Queen’s timeless beauty rules

As the Queen celebrates her Platinum Jubilee – and we enjoy a four-day weekend – it’s a chance to celebrate Elizabeth II, who has cultivated a classic signature look over her years on the throne.

Be it cutting a ribbon, Trooping the Colour or opening Parliament, her make-up tends to be minimal.

Indeed, the Queen has followed her own set of beauty rules…

“The Queen is impeccably stylish and because most of her hair turned white, it has a brilliance which can be quite flattering,” says hairdresser Michael Van Clarke (vanclarke.com).

But as Van Clarke points out: “Her hair has to look good all the time from all angles, and hats or tiaras need to be fixed without risk of toppling. All these aspects have to be considered.”

Keep your complexion clear

“She also knows that as you age, adding a hint of colour to the cheeks helps bring the complexion to life,” Mills continues.

“She is fuss-free with her brows – no over-pencilling or much defining,” observes Mills. “It isn’t a focus for her from a make-up point of view.”

Keep eye make-up minimal

Particularly in recent years, Mills notes the Queen looks like she’s barely wearing any eye make-up at all. “A touch of mascara would be the only thing, as a make-up artist, I would want to add to her look,” she says.

“A waterproof one, to minimise any panda eye fails, would be a lovely touch to open up her eyes.”

Mills suggests this is where the Queen has had some fun and really expressed herself.

“She uses her lip colour as a way to bring her face to life. The Queen has used a variety of different pinks over the years, working beautifully with her bold colour block outfits,” notes Mills. “Her classic use of lipstick is her secret weapon.”