5 royal beauty and wellness secrets, revealed: from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s custom wedding scent and Queen Elizabeth’s go-to pharmacy to Kate Middleton, Camilla and Charles’ bee venom facials

Jan 10 , 2023

Meghan Markle is said to have used a custom Floris London scent for her 2018 wedding. Photos: @florislondon, sussexroyal/Instagram

While it’s true that the British royals have access to the best wellness in the world – clean and green Balmoral air, calculated diets courtesy of top-notch palace chefs, and trainers and health consultants at their beck and call, it doesn’t hurt to get a little help from years-old beauty products and services that have stood the test of time.

Read on to discover five beauty secrets that have got the seal of approval from our favourite members of the royal family …

1. Bee venom facials

Kate Middleton is one of Britain’s favourite royals. Photo: @theroyalfamily/Instagram

The royals are said to favour the stingy treatment from English beautician Deborah Mitchell. She is said to use only fresh venom, per Vogue Australia, which can mimic the effects of a bee sting, resulting in increased collagen production, better blood circulation and boosted anti-ageing properties for the skin.

Mitchell told British media that she does “all the royals” and this includes Kate Middleton, as well as Camilla and Charles, and A-list celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham.

2. LED light therapy

Meghan Markle is known for having flawless skin. Photo: @sussexroyal/Instagram

According to Hello! magazine, Meghan Markle’s secret to her glowing complexion is said to be all thanks to LED light therapy, a beauty treatment lauded for its benefits on the skin and overall wellness. Per Marie Claire UK, the process combines different types of LED light that targets blemishes and skin irritation, visible signs of ageing and inflammation. It functions like a facial: it’s non-invasive, and rejuvenates and heals the skin. Each session lasts for only about 20 minutes – perfect for busy royals and celebs, too.

LED light therapy is said to be good for targeting blemishes and skin irritation. Photo: @johnbellandcroyden/Instagram

Other than Markle, stars such as Carey Mulligan, Kourtney Kardashian and, again, Victoria Beckham have also seen the light in LED light therapy, as per numerous reports.

3. Lancaster sun cream

The late Princess Grace Kelly was said to be an avid fan of Lancaster. Photo: @gracekellyofmonacogram/Instagram

In 1970, per Glamour UK, Lancaster gained its royal seal of approval when it officially became “appointed supplier to Her Serene Highness Grace of Monaco”. Princess Grace Kelly herself was reportedly an avid follower of the brand and its innovative suncare products. To this day, Lancaster remains proudly known for its sun cream preferred by royals, including Middleton, stated the same source.

4. Bespoke fragrances by Floris London

Floris London has a long history with the British royal family. Photo: @florislondon/Instagram

Heritage fragrance brand Floris London was granted a royal warrant in 1820 and has since held a long-standing history with the British royal family. Truly, the most luxurious way to indulge in a scent is to have one made especially for you.

Floris London created a custom fragrance for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s 2018 wedding. Photo: @florislondon/Instagram

Per Harper’s Bazaar, the brand created a specially formulated fragrance for Meghan and Harry’s wedding in 2018. It’s also been speculated that the late Queen Elizabeth wore Floris’ white rose fragrance on her wedding day too. Vogue Arabia reveals that the brand has likewise catered to King George IV, Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe.

5. John Bell & Croyden

John Bell & Croyden pharmacy also has a long-standing history with the British royal family. Photo: @johnbellandcroyden/Instagram

Its website notes being first granted the royal warrant in 1909, on behalf of King George V. They then held “the royal warrant as pharmacists to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth” for over 60 years, from 1958 to 2022.

According to pharmacy news website C+D, John Bell & Croyden has produced the anointing oil used in the coronation of King George V and Queen Elizabeth. It’s reportedly an oil that contains a mix of orange, roses, cinnamon, musk and ambergris.

The entrance to John Bell & Croyden. Photo: @johnbellandcroyden/Instagram

The same report also discloses the Duke of Wellington and Florence Nightingale among its past clients, along with other wealthy and A-list individuals who frequent the pharmacy for various healthcare and wellness needs. Per Vogue Arabia, the pharmacy’s prescription records reveal volumes devoted to the lotions and potions of princesses alone.

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Royals love to pamper too – Kate Middleton reportedly goes to Deborah Mitchell for bee venom facials, a treatment also favoured by Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham
Markle’s glowing skin is thanks in part to LED light therapy, something Carey Mulligan and Kourtney Kardashian swear by, while Lancaster was an appointed supplier to Princess Grace of Monaco