Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia says Queen Elizabeth won't dye her hair because she is 'not vain' (2024)

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Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia says Queen Elizabeth won't dye her hair because she is 'not vain'? ›

Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia says Queen Elizabeth II won't dye her white hair back to her natural brown color because she is "not vain." Although the European country of Yugoslavia ceased to exist after a civil war in the 1990s, Dimitri retains his prince title.

Perhaps the Queen's choice to show her natural hair colour was simply a practical one, as much as a way she remained true to herself. But to some, this nonconformity – opting out of trends, as she always has done – was symbolic.

While the contents of the letters may never be disclosed, it's clear that the Queen knew her death was near and planned accordingly. The Queen also left behind her list of candidates to join the order of Merit — her final royal duty.

Making herself instantly recognisable was also reportedly a factor in the Queen Elizabeth's choice to stick with the same hairstyle. According to some insiders, the monarch is believed to have insisted on her hair being entirely symmetrical, so that whatever side you saw her from, that iconic profile remained the same.

1 The Queen stopped dyeing her hair (with something called Chocolate Kiss) in 1990.

Queen Elizabeth I was likely a natural redhead and probably had wavy or curly hair. However, most of her life she wore wigs. She chose to keep to the bright shade rather than opt for another colour. Her signature locks were so popular that some courtiers dyed their beards auburn as a trend.

Known for her polished, set style, it's rumoured Her Majesty's early years of beautiful brown locks were the colour 'chocolate kiss' until 1990 when she decided to embrace her natural grey strands.

Her Majesty is known for her trademark short curly locks. According to the Express, the Queen dyed her hair with a product called Chocolate Kiss until the 1990s, and it gradually went gray within a couple of months.

While you'll probably never see Middleton with platinum blonde or fiery red hair, she definitely partakes in a little hair dye every now and then — though her hair color timing is quite traditional, too.

Over the years however, many members of the modern royal family have challenged these ideas—and getting tattooed is one of those ways. While tattoos were once frowned upon within aristocratic circles, they are now increasingly embraced, even by royalty.

Does Queen Camilla dye her hair? ›

The Queen has seen some subtle hair changes over the years. Jo Hansford, who has been coloring Camilla's hair for over 35 years, says the secret to the royal's soft blonde look is to keep adjusting the color to suit her skin tone, which changes as we age.

To answer your question the Queen has white hair because she is 90 and chooses to age gracefully and not dye it. It is fluffy because she is fortunate in her genes and so her hair fibres are still thick and strong enough that her hairdresser can still give her a “fluffy” hairstyle.

In later years Her Majesty's hair was coiffed by Ian Carmaichal from the Trevor Sorbie salon, who reportedly tended to the Queen's hair twice a week for two decades, up until the end.

Queen Elizabeth I was known for many things, including her hair! She often wore height enhancing hairpieces and wigs throughout her reign, sparking a major trend during the Elizabethan era. She was famous for her tightly curled, red hairpieces, worn in the 'Roman' style.

The Queen underwent eye surgery in May to remove a cataract

These usually become bigger over time, causing blurry, misty vision and eventually blindness, if left untreated. A person can be more at risk of developing them if they have a family history of cataracts.