From frugal Princess Anne to the Duchess of Cambridge’s love of designer labels, each member of the Royal Family has a distinctly different approach to their wardrobes – and the same is true of their choice of face coverings.
Last night Kate Middleton, 38, wore a £15 reusable floral mask from favourite London-based childrenswear label Amaia Kids, while Prince Charles re-wore £6.50 patterned teal design that supports one of his charities.
The Duchess of Cornwall has taken the most experimental approach to face coverings and has stepped out in everything from a shield to a daring leopard print fabric mask in recent months. The vibrant pink style she wore at Windsor Castle last night was typically eye-catching.
Meanwhile Prince William, 38, whose outfits comprise of a rotation of tailored shirts, trousers, blazers and coats in neutral colours, has favoured low-key face masks in shades of blue.
Here, a closer look at each royal’s face mask tribe…
DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE: WEARING HER FAVOURITE DESIGNERS
Favourite florals: The Duchess of Cambridge wore a £15 face mask from Amaia Kids for last night’s engagement. It was made with the Katie & Millie fabric from Liberty
Go-to style: The Duchess of Cambridge in two more Amaia Kids masks, £15 each, during stops in West Yorkshire (left) and Bath (right) on the royal train tour
Classic: Kate also wore a £15 tartan mask from Emilia Wickstead – another go-to designer
The Duchess of Cambridge is known for turning to her favourite designers for high profile occasions – and it is no different when it comes to face masks.
Kate Middleton, 38, has worn a string of £15 reusable cotton floral face masks from childrenswear label Amaia Kids, where she frequently shops for daughter Princess Charlotte.
The one she wore last night was made with the Katie & Millie fabric from UK-based Liberty, which proved the perfect counterpoint to her forest green Catherine Walker coat.
The Duchess prompted a spike in sales in floral face masks when she was first seen in an Amaia Kids design over summer.
During this week’s tour, Kate also wore a £15 tartan mask from Emilia Wickstead – another go-to designer.
DUKE OF CAMBRIDGE: LOW-KEY AND PRACTICAL
Nice and neutral: Unlike his fashionable wife, Prince William has taken a practical approach when it comes to his face coverings. The reusable fabric face mask he wore last night was made from a cotton navy fabric with a subtle polka dot pattern. The designer is unknown
Royal blue: Prince William wore a plain navy mask during the visit to West Yorkshire this week
Unlike his fashionable wife, Prince William, 38, has taken a practical approach when it comes to his face coverings.
The reusable fabric face mask he wore last night was made from a cotton navy fabric with a subtle polka dot pattern.
The mask complemented his navy coat and navy and red tartan scarf.
On previous occasions, the Duke of Cambridge has worn reusable face masks in paler shades of blue, as well as disposable medical face coverings.
Prince William became the first royal to be photographed wearing a mask in public on a visit to the Oxford Vaccine Group at the Churchill Hospital in June.
PRINCE CHARLES: SUPPORTING HIS CHARITIES
Charitable Charles: Prince Charles last night re-wore one of his favourite face masks – a £6.50 teal design crafted by seamstresses from his Turquoise Mountain Textiles programme
Firm favourite: Prince Charles wore the mask to Salisbury Cathedral on Monday (left) and on a visit to a nightclub in London last week (right)
Prince Charles last night re-wore one of his favourite face masks – a £6.50 teal design crafted by seamstresses from his Turquoise Mountain Textiles programme.
The scheme was set up by The Prince of Wales in 2006 to protect heritage at risk and to provide training and jobs around the world.
The masks are crafted by artisans in Myanmar using handwoven heritage textiles to turn leftover stock fabrics f into unique and colourful face coverings.
For every mask sold, the organisation is donating one to vulnerable communities in Yangon.
Prince Charles first wore one of the masks in September and has since sported them on almost every public engagement, including those over the last week.
DUCHESS OF CORNWALL: EXPERIMENTAL APPROACH
Bright and beautiful: Last night Camilla opted for a vibrant fuchsia mask with a floral design that complemented her purple coat and jewel-tone accessories. The designer is unknown
Fun with fabrics: Camilla in a leopard print mask on an engagement in London in October (left) and in a peacock print face covering by Fiona Clare in July
Brief experiment: The Duchess of Cornwall was also the first member of the royal family to wear a face shield (pictured on a visit to a medical dog training centre in September)
From colours to styles, the Duchess of Cornwall has been the most experimental when it comes to her face coverings.
Camilla was the first member of the royal family to wear a face shield instead of a mask and has stepped out wearing leopard print, peacock and floral designs over recent months.
Last night Camilla opted for a vibrant fuchsia mask with a floral design that complemented her purple coat and jewel-tone accessories.
The Duchess last month drew praise for the poppy mask she wore for a Westminster Abbey service to commemorate the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior. Sales of the £9.99 reusable face covering benefit the Royal British Legion.
Camilla also caused a stir with the very first face mask she wore back in July – a peacock design by favourite designer Fiona Clarke.
PRINCESS ANNE: TRADITIONAL STYLES
Tried and tested: Anne’s mask last night was a simple red covering with black trim that appeared to be inspired by tartan. The designer is unknown and it could have been homemade
Known for her love of sensible investment pieces that can be worn again and again, Princess Anne’s face masks are similarly timeless.
Last night’s was a simple red covering with black trim that appeared to be inspired by tartan. Not only did this co-ordinate well with the stunning scarlet ensemble worn by her mother the Queen, 94, but it can be worn again over the festive season.
It is not known where the mask is from but Anne’s frugal approach to her wardrobe means it very well could have been fashioned by a royal aide.
Other masks worn by Anne include a plain white mask with a discreet monogram stitched on one side which proved a hit with social media users.