It's hard to believe that Queen Elizabeth is gone after ruling over the United Kingdom for more than 70 years. But on Thursday, September 8, Elizabeth died while at her Balmoral estate in Scotland, and now the world is mourning the late monarch. There are a lot of things we can remember the Queen for, outside of the part she played in history and her dedication to her country, and on that list is her favorite material items that she loved so much while she was alive.
Anyone who pays attention to the royal family knows they're all about brand loyalty — after all, the fact that Elizabeth drove a Land Rover for so many years is proof of that. Some of her favorite things became her favorites because they happened to be part of a royal warrant, or a group of businesses and brands that have been appointed to supply their goods to the royal family.
Scroll on to see just some of the products Elizabeth loved and used during her life. Most of them are surprisingly affordable, even for those of us who don't happen to have royal blood (and bank accounts).
Molton Brown Orange & Bergamot Hand Collection
$25
from
Neiman Marcus
Molton Brown has a royal warrant with the family, which means it is the brand that supplied Queen Elizabeth with many of her toiletries. And even though we'd totally expect her to go with something pricy, their products — including this hand care set — are surprisingly affordable.
Clarins Ever Matte Powder
$36
from
Bloomingdale's
Queen Elizabeth was known for using Clarins cosmetic products throughout her reign. According to Hello! magazine, she'd been a fan of the French brand since her 1953 coronation, when it created a lipstick shade for her to wear on the big day. Reportedly, she loved the Ever Matte powder in the shade Transparent Fair.
Twinings English Breakfast Tea
Given the Queen's love of tea, it's no surprise to find this one on the list. According to Taste of Home, she regularly drank Twinings English Breakfast tea with "a splash of milk and sugar" in the morning, and she went for a cup of Earl Gray in the afternoon.
Schweppes Tonic Water
Since Schweppes holds the royal warrant, it makes sense that the company supplies the fizzy beverages to the castle, including tonic water and ginger beer. According to a tweet from the brand, Elizabeth used Schweppes' tonic water to make her favorite gin and tonics, garnished with three slices of lemon.
Gordon's London Dry Gin
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While we're on the subject of Queen Elizabeth's beloved gin and tonics, here's the exact type of gin that she preferred in her cocktail. According to Hello! magazine, Elizabeth's former private chef has said that Gordon's was her favorite, and she also liked an aperitif called Dubonnet.
Bollinger Champagne
$74.99
from
Total Wine
If you want to enjoy an alcoholic beverage in honor of the Queen but aren't much of a gin person, don't worry — we've got options. Bollinger champagne is what the royals celebrate with, and Elizabeth was believed to drink a glass every night before bed.
Essie Nail Polish in Ballet Slippers
Ready to give yourself a royal manicure? Be sure to use the color that was believed to have been the Queen's favorite, since she wore it nearly every day. It's Ballet Slippers from Essie — the perfect pale pink to keep her nails looking (literally) polished without calling too much attention to them with a bold color. Kate Middleton is thought to love this soft shade, too.
Tabasco Sauce
Don't ever let anyone say that Queen Elizabeth didn't like a little flavor on her food! Reportedly, she's used this Tabasco pepper sauce — manufactured by the McIlhenny Company — for decades, and even became so fond of it that the company eventually received a royal warrant. This is an inexpensive item to pick up and think of her.
Hunter Boots
Hunter boots have become popular in the United States for rainy and snowy days, and Queen Elizabeth (along with the rest of the royal family) was a fan of them, too — though they all likely call them wellies. It makes sense; they must have been perfect for wearing around Balmoral while she walked her dogs.
Kent Hairbrush
Kent is the company that supplies hairbrushes to the royals (just in case anyone was wondering how Kate Middleton's hair always looks so perfect, these might have something to do with it). Elizabeth likely used this brush, too. The brand has held a royal warrant since three years after she became Queen.
Weetabix Cereal
Yes, even the Queen ate cereal from time to time, and Weetabix — which is similar to what those of us in the US know as shredded wheat — was her favorite. According to Cosmopolitan, Elizabeth began every day with a cup of tea, biscuits, and a bowl of cereal.
Floris London Perfume
$80
from
Neiman Marcus
There is only one perfume brand to have been granted the Royal Warrant, and that's Floris London. According to Hello! magazine, Queen Elizabeth wore Floris' fragrance in White Rose, and the brand even released a special scent in honor of the Platinum Jubilee in 2022.
Tom Smith Christmas Crackers
The holidays have always been a big deal in the royal family, so it goes without saying that the Queen wouldn't get her Christmas crackers from just anybody! In 2018, Express reported that she loved to wear the paper crown that came with them, which was always designed especially for her.
Fulton Umbrellas
If you've ever seen Queen Elizabeth make an appearance on a rainy day, chances are you've also seen her accessorizing with a Fulton umbrella. The Queen was particularly fond of the birdcage-style umbrellas like this one, and every season, the brand produced bespoke umbrellas to match all of her outfits.
Elizabeth Arden Lipstick
When it came to lip color, Elizabeth Arden was the Queen's (surprisingly affordable) pick. She even commissioned the brand to create a custom color for her 1953 coronation. Supposedly, her favorite shades included bright coral, classic red, and fuchsia pink.
Launer Handbags
Sure, this item might be out of the budget for most royal fans, but no list of the Queen's favorite things would be complete without including it. For more than five decades, Elizabeth didn't go anywhere without a trusty Launer purse on her arm. Though she carried several styles over the years, it's the classic Traviata design that became her go-to. And because the Queen was Launer's ultimate VIP customer, the London-based label added bespoke features to customize its purses just for her. (Including, maybe, a special compartment to hold a marmalade sandwich?)
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