Kate’s face mask is floral, the queen keeps hers simple, Camilla prefers peacock look – how British royals express themselves through choice of protective wear

Queen Elizabeth was seen wearing a face mask for the first time at a public appearance recently

The monarch’s mask matched her outfit, of course; other members of the royal family show their style in different ways

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Queen Elizabeth wears a face mask as she visits the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey in London. Photo: Aaron Chown/AFP

Published: 7:45pm, 14 Nov 2020Updated: 7:45pm, 14 Nov 2020

Many of us might just grab whatever clean mask we can before heading out the door, but for royals, it must first be carefully matched to today’s outfit. Would you wear peacock patterns like Camilla, subtle floral like Kate, or keep it pure and simple like the queen?

The queen, long known for her carefully matched outfits, is now upholding her precise fashion standards when it comes to wearing face masks.

Queen Elizabeth made her first public appearance wearing a mask at the weekend when the 94-year-old monarch visited the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Westminster Abbey and laid flowers there.

To fit the occasion, the mask was black and lined with an elegant white stripe to match the rest of her attire.

The Duchess of Cambridge wears an elegantly patterned face mask. Photo: Chris Jackson/DPA

Prince William tested positive for the coronavirus earlier this year, apparently around the same time as his father, Prince Charles. Photo: AP/Matt Dunham