Queen Elizabeth II's assistant reveals a funny styling secret

Created: 02/14/2022, 09:26

By: Eva-Maria Moosmüller

The designer Angela Kelly, who has been particularly close to Queen Elizabeth for years, divulged a well-kept styling secret of the queen in her book.

London – Angela Kelly (64) and Queen Elizabeth (95) have had a very special relationship for a long time.

The designer from Liverpool is not only the Regent's court tailor, but also Her Majesty's personal assistant and adviser.

In her book The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe, Kelly shares insights into her longtime collaboration with the Queen and even reveals a surprising secret.  

Queen Elizabeth II's assistant reveals a funny styling secret

Queen Elizabeth's style has long since achieved cult status.

Her colorful outfits - always with a matching hat and coat - are among the trademarks of the British Queen.

Angela Kelly is responsible for the royal look.

The 64-year-old has been working closely with the Queen for around 20 years and as a court tailor comes closer to her than almost anyone else.

Kelly also acts as the monarch's advisor and personal assistant.

She is now even a member of her closest circle of trust.

After the death of Prince Philip (99, † 2021) she was one of the most important supports of the regent.

In her book The Other Side of the Coin: The Queen, the Dresser and the Wardrobe, Angela Kelly gives her readers a rare glimpse behind the walls of Buckingham Palace and reveals one of her boss's long-kept styling secrets.

Queen Elizabeth's assistant Angela Kelly chats in her book about the royal sewing box (symbol image).

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Queen Elizabeth II: She leaves nothing to chance

Queen Elizabeth has always preferred to do her own make-up whenever possible.

When it comes to makeup, the monarch only trusts one person 100% - herself. According to Angela Kelly, there is only one occasion a year when the Queen always hires a professional make-up artist - and that is when it comes to her look for the traditional Christmas speech .

"You may be surprised to learn that this is the only occasion during the year when Her Majesty does not do her own makeup," says Kelly's book.

For the annual speech, the 95-year-old regularly relies on the skills of make-up artist Marilyn Widdess.

Queen Elizabeth recording her last Christmas speech in 2021 © Victoria Jones/dpa

Incidentally, the Queen is not the only member of the Royal Family who prefers to lend a hand.

Duchess Kate (40) also relies on her own make-up talents and even took care of her make-up herself at her wedding to Prince William (39).

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