The Queen wore orange lipstick while addressing the nation to ‘boost morale’, claims expert

THE Queen stepped away from her iconic pink lipstick as she addressed the nation on Sunday.

But her choice to wear an orange shade of lippy was far from accidental, according to beauty experts.

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The Queen wore orange lipstick while addressing the nation to “boost morale” according to experts [/caption]

Telegraph Beauty Editor Annabel Jones explained that it was likely a very deliberate choice from Her Majesty in a bid to boost morale.

She explains: “During the second world war, lipstick was one of the only non essential items not to be rationed, for it was accepted by cabinet that a simple slick of colour had the power to boost morale.”

Annabel went on to explain how the noticeable departure from her usual shade suggested the Queen was making a conscious point.

She continued: “The Queen has been known to experiment with coral (a pink-toned orange) and is rumored to favour Boots No.7 Lipstick in Gay Geranium, yet she rarely departs from her signature pink suggesting that her transition to a true warm orange, at 93, is indeed a deliberate and welcome change.”

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Her Majesty is said to be a fan of the Gay Geranium shade by No. 7[/caption]

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The monarch typically opts for a pink shade of lipstick[/caption]

The rosy pink lipstick is the Queen’s signature shade and while it’s not known exactly which colour she prefers, it’s almost always a warm pink hue.

It is likely that she opts for a brand that has a royal warrant such as Elizabeth Arden or Clarins.

She’s even been known to apply it without a mirror – now that’s a skill.

In other royal news, we took a look inside the white drawing room at Windsor Castle where the Queen addressed the nation.

Plus we told you how George and Charlotte send “chatty” videos to the Queen during lockdown.

And Prince William is ‘gravely concerned’ at lack of support for NHS workers battling coronavirus as his charities offer help.