Some have argued that purple is the colour of royalty, but we’re not convinced that the Queen of England would quite agree. A quick scour through the image archives reveals a different story.
In the 65 years that Queen Elizabeth II has been on the British throne, she’s shown favour for one glorious colour. Namely, a particular shade that’s everywhere right now. It goes by the name of millennial pink, though Pantone calls it ‘rose quartz’. It’s a barely-there hue that’s like a wash-y blush, a tepid fuchsia, a cool salmon. It’s the white side of cherry blossom and the one colour that fashion, brands and Tumblr just can not get enough of. Think Acne Studios’ shopping bags and Drake’s Hotline Bling cover. It’s everywhere. But, guess what, Queenie was ‘been there, done that’ first with this one. Let's take a look-see…
Queen millennial pink - Grazia
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Arriving at the Chelsea Flower Show, 2018
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Visiting the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, 2012
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At a Co-operation Ireland reception, 2016
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During an official tour of China, 1986
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At the Windsor Horse Show, 1979
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With Prince Charles at a polo match, 1985
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Official tour of Hungary, 1994
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A charity visit, 2017
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A visit to Liverpool, 2016
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The decommissioning of HMS Ocean, 2018
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Attending Ascot races, 2017
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An occasion in London, 1992
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Opening the National Theatre, 1976
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Leaving church, 2015
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A visit to Malta, 1951
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A banquet at the Finnish Embassy, 1995
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At Paddington Station, 2017
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At the 70th anniversary D-Day commemorations, 2014
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At Ascot races, 2013
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A Buckingham Palace garden party, 2003
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Meeting Michelle Obama, 2009
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The Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey, 2012
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Attending the premiere of A Bunch of Amateurs, 2008
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Attending a banquet in Uganda, 2007
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Opening a Sikh gurdwara in Hounslow, 2004
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Attending the races, 2011
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At the Chelsea Flower Show, 1995
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On the terrace of Buckingham Palace, 1981
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Visiting Malta, 1967
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At the Highland Games with Prince Philip and Princess Anne, 1962
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Arriving at the Royal Festival Hall, 1962
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