Royals in shades! How the late Queen first wore sunglasses in public in 1954, and King Charles, Prince William, Anne and Princess Charlotte have followed in her footsteps The Prince of Wales wore sunglasses during a trip to Cornwall in early May READ MORE: A-head of the crowd...
How queens and princesses turn to a tiny group of trusted craftsmen and women for their hats By Rebekah Absalom Published: 02:32 EDT, 28 May 2024 | Updated: 02:35 EDT, 28 May 2024 e-mail View comments Queen Elizabeth II first wore sunglasses in public during a royal tour of Australia and New Zealand in 1954. She picked a pair of round tortoiseshell frames, a choice that would be considered equally chic today. Now, the Prince of Wales is making waves with his choice of eyewear.
During a trip to Cornwall earlier this month, William opted for Finlay London 's 'Marshall' sunglasses, a design he also frequently favoured last year. Interestingly, his brother Prince Harry has worn the same design despite their deep rift. As for Princess Anne , for years she has worn the same pair of Team GB Adidas sunglasses - demonstrating her preference for practicality over expense.
Elizabeth continued to wear various bespoke designs over the years, particularly after undergoing cataract surgery in 2018. In later life, Her Majesty wore glasses with transitional lenses from brand Silhouette that darkened in sunlight. Here, we explore the eyewear brands endorsed by members of the Royal Family .
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