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5 royal beauty and wellness secrets, revealed: from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s custom wedding scent and Queen Elizabeth’s go-to pharmacy to Kate Middleton, Camilla and Charles’ bee venom facials

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Meghan Markle is said to have used a custom Floris London scent for her 2018 wedding. Photos: @florislondon, sussexroyal/Instagram
Meghan Markle is said to have used a custom Floris London scent for her 2018 wedding. Photos: @florislondon, sussexroyal/Instagram
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  • Royals love to pamper too – Kate Middleton reportedly goes to Deborah Mitchell for bee venom facials, a treatment also favoured by Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham
  • Markle’s glowing skin is thanks in part to LED light therapy, something Carey Mulligan and Kourtney Kardashian swear by, while Lancaster was an appointed supplier to Princess Grace of Monaco

While it’s true that the British royals have access to the best wellness in the world – clean and green Balmoral air, calculated diets courtesy of top-notch palace chefs, and trainers and health consultants at their beck and call, it doesn’t hurt to get a little help from years-old beauty products and services that have stood the test of time.

Read on to discover five beauty secrets that have got the seal of approval from our favourite members of the royal family …

1. Bee venom facials

Kate Middleton is one of Britain’s favourite royals. Photo: @theroyalfamily/Instagram
Kate Middleton is one of Britain’s favourite royals. Photo: @theroyalfamily/Instagram
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The royals are said to favour the stingy treatment from English beautician Deborah Mitchell. She is said to use only fresh venom, per Vogue Australia, which can mimic the effects of a bee sting, resulting in increased collagen production, better blood circulation and boosted anti-ageing properties for the skin.

Mitchell told British media that she does “all the royals” and this includes Kate Middleton, as well as Camilla and Charles, and A-list celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Gwyneth Paltrow and Victoria Beckham.

2. LED light therapy

Meghan Markle is known for having flawless skin. Photo: @sussexroyal/Instagram
Meghan Markle is known for having flawless skin. Photo: @sussexroyal/Instagram
According to Hello! magazine, Meghan Markle’s secret to her glowing complexion is said to be all thanks to LED light therapy, a beauty treatment lauded for its benefits on the skin and overall wellness. Per Marie Claire UK, the process combines different types of LED light that targets blemishes and skin irritation, visible signs of ageing and inflammation. It functions like a facial: it’s non-invasive, and rejuvenates and heals the skin. Each session lasts for only about 20 minutes – perfect for busy royals and celebs, too.

LED light therapy is said to be good for targeting blemishes and skin irritation. Photo: @johnbellandcroyden/Instagram
LED light therapy is said to be good for targeting blemishes and skin irritation. Photo: @johnbellandcroyden/Instagram
Other than Markle, stars such as Carey Mulligan, Kourtney Kardashian and, again, Victoria Beckham have also seen the light in LED light therapy, as per numerous reports.

3. Lancaster sun cream