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The Queen is known for wearing some punchy coloured dresses at royal events, but when it comes to her nails it's a different story.

Much like other members of her family she coats her nails in polish from a best-selling brand - and Ocado is selling her favourite colour in the sale!

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Her Majesty's hairdresser penned a letter to brand founder Essie Weingarten to request a bottle of the polish and has used it ever since.

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Aptly named, the pink varnish is not only sophisticated but conjures up the grace of ballet and is also pretty to look at, with a glossy shine.

The Queen is not the only member of the family to wear this favourite this hue as Meghan Markle is said to be a fan, Hello reported.

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When the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2011, manicurist Marina Sandoval blended Essie's ultra-wearable 'Allure' shade with Bourjois' So Laque Nail Enamel in 'Rose Lounge ' (a pastel pink hue) to create a lovely, timeless colour.

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Kate Middleton's Favorite Nail Polish Is Essie's Ballet Slippers

Good friends Nathaniel Wade and Albert Larter decided to go into business together to help showcase products they struggled to find on the streetsThere's no doubt about it, Kate Middleton always looks perfect, right down to the very last detail – and that includes her nails. And now we can reveal the stylish royal's go-to nail polishes and products to help you achieve the ultimate manicure. And the best part – they're totally affordable and you can easily shop them all on Amazon! Kate often leaves her nails completely bare, with zero polish at all. However, when she does plump for some polish, she typically opts for a nude, blush shade that is natural and subtly chic.

For her wedding to Prince William in 2011, Kate sported a unique colour combination, which was produced by mixing two shades together. She opted for an affordable shade by Bourjois, which is called '28 Rose Lounge'. The pure, pinky nude shade gives nails a blush-toned hue that is chip-resistant, and opaque after one coat. It isn't easy to find these days, but you can still buy the Rose Lounge shade on Amazon. 

For the pretty nude nail look, the Bourjois Rose Lounge shade was teamed with Essie's '423 Allure', which further enhanced the natural finish. While that exact shade has been discontinued, the popular brand has a revamped 'Allure' which is also sheer and, Essie promises, "Fit for royalty."

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The Duchess completed her wedding day look with the Seche Vite Fast Drying topcoat. The wonder product is celebrated by manicurists everywhere as the one product that adds shine in a jiffy, whilst also drying super quickly. The top coat has a patented formula, which forms a single solid coating over the nail, giving it a durable finish, which is also super high in gloss. 

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Duchess Kate is in great company with regards to her top nail choices; the Queen has been using Essie's hugely popular, iconic shade 'Ballet Slippers' since 1989.

This is confirmed on the brand's website, and the popularity of this shade is evident to this day. The classic pink shade is also subtle and elongates short nails without being overpowering.

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But, just because there is no rulebook, does not mean the royal women do not have preferences. Yes, they all tend to wear light pinks and neutral tones on their nails—especially Queen Elizabeth, likely because these options are just more versatile. Another commonality: all of the royal women tend to choose affordable nail polish. While much of royal life is unattainable for the average person, anyone can get royally-approved nails at home. Below, find the royal family's all-time favorite nail polishes.

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Essie's Ballet Slippers is the most iconic royal nail polish. In 1989, Queen Elizabeth's hairdresser sent Essie a letter requesting a bottle of ballet slippers, calling it "the only color Her Majesty would wear." The Duchess of Cambridge has also been known to wear the shade. 

Kate's manicurist,  Marina Sandoval, revealed that the Duchess of Cambridge wore Essie's Allure shade to her wedding, mixed with Bourjois So Laque Nail Enamel in Rose Lounge.

While this is not the exact shade Kate used on her wedding day (she opted for Rose Lounge, which is often sold out), Beige Glamour is another neutral option. 

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On the Duchess of Sussex's wedding day, she opted for Shellac, which lasts two weeks. Last year, London salon DryBy London told Vogue that their manicurists gave Meghan her wedding nail look, combining one coat of CND Shellac's Unmasked with two coats of the brand's shade Negligee on top. 

The Duchess of Cambridge is not the only royal who enjoys layering Essie nail polish. According to Rita Remark, Global Lead Educator for Essie,  the Duchess of Sussex layered the brand's two shades, Marshmallow and Mademoiselle (below) for her first solo engagement with the Queen.  

Though the Duchess of Sussex's dark manicures caused quite the uproar, they were extremely chic. While we do not know her exact color choices, this OPI shade looks similar to Meghan's polish at the 2018 British Fashion Awards. 

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Kate Middleton Nail Polish Colors

The Duchess of Cambridge does mostly wear light pink nail polish, but there were a handful of times where she sported a medium red on her toes. This shade is similar to Kate's choice. 

The Duchess of Cambridge often goes completely neutral, choosing a clear manicure. This polish adds high shine without color, and also works well as a top coat. 

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