Secret of Camilla’s glow up revealed: The Queen does her make-up herself

• EXCLUSIVE:  Queen Camilla does her own make-up, a source has revealed
• READ MORE: Is this the best Camilla has ever looked?

It has been the question on everyone’s lips in Paris this week: just where is Queen Camilla getting her glow from?

Well, the Mail can reveal that the make-up aritst behind Her Majesty’s radiant look is none other than… Camilla herself.

Far from employing a team of stylists since her husband King Charles’s accession last year, the 76-year-old royal has been teaching herself a few tricks of the beauty trade.

And while Camilla did use make-up artist Julia Biddlecombe for her wedding to Charles in 2005 and for their first handful of big royal tours and events, Camilla is now confident enough to do her own looks for big public events.

‘Her Majesty does all of her make-up herself,’ a source in Paris confirmed.

Far from employing a team of stylists since her husband King Charles’s accession last year, the 76-year-old royal has been teaching herself a few tricks of the beauty trade

Another added: ‘Like a lot of ladies, she’s worked out what suits her maturing skin over the years. And yes, I’d agree that she’s looking the best she ever has. 

There’s a real radiance there. And that’s a tough look to pull off in front of so many cameras.’

While she is never one to take herself too seriously, Camilla has also noted carefully over the years the best way to pose for photographers who follow her.

She had a team around her led by her talented and long-standing dresser, Jacqui Meakin, who also worked for the late Queen Mother, and has collaborated with the Queen to develop an elegant and unfussy style.

Ms Meakin also has talent for spotting the eye-catching such as Camilla’s Anna Valentine jumpsuit and the Dior gown and cape she wore at Wednesday’s French state banquet at the Palace Versailles.

As well as long-standing design staples such as Anna Valentine and Bruce Oldfield, Ms Meakin and Camilla have also found a new favourite in Fiona Clare – a London-based couture house that favours classic and clean-cut designs.

Camilla has used the same hairdresser for more than 30 years, Jo Hansford MBE – one of the best colourists in the business

‘I spend a lot of time looking back at pictures of her from every angle so everything needs to be flattering,’ Ms Clare said.

‘Nothing is fussy about her clothes now.’

Camilla has used the same hairdresser for more than 30 years, Jo Hansford MBE – one of the best colourists in the business.

She has persuaded Hansford to warm up her look with honey tones, but once again it is a development of her personal style rather than royal revolution.

In recent years the beauty and make-up industry has been quicker to embrace older women, even coining the phrase ‘menopausal beauty’.

But as Queen Camilla has shown this week, there is no substitute for just giving it a go yourself.

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