Photo: Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyEvenQueen Elizabethhad some help perfecting her royal smile!The 93-year-old monarchstepped out on Wednesdayto officially open the new premises of the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, where she met children being fitted for braces.The Queen revealed that she had professional help straightening her teeth, saying, “I had wires, luckily it was a very long time ago.”She even told 10-year-old Ilia Aristovich, “I think it’s worth it in the end.”Heathcliff O’Malley/WPA Pool/GettyQueen Elizabeth is not the only royal who wore braces — many of her grandchildren sported the look during their adolescence.Prince Harrydidn’t hide his smile during the family’s annual Christmas Day church outing in 1999, showing off his braces while interacting with the crowd.Royal sistersPrincess Beatrice— whose wedding is set for May 29 — andPrincess Eugeniealso wore braces as teenagers.Anwar Hussein/GettyUK Press/GettyAnwar Hussein/WireImagePrince Williamhas also had some dental work, with a metal retainer being visible on his bottom row of teeth.Indigo/GettyCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE‘s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!The Queen saw the work being carried out at the hospitals, now both under one roof, firsthand. She met with patients who have benefitted from the hospital’s care and met dental and ENT staff as they showcased the units. On the pediatric floor, she saw children and their families taking part in creative health play sessions and learned how the kids are put at ease during their visits. And the children were well-prepared to meetQueen Elizabeth— they waved Union Jack flags and wore gold paper crowns on their heads.Heathcliff O’Malley/WPA Pool/GettyThe 93-year-old monarch stuck to her usual uniform: a long coat accessorized with an eye-catching brooch and matching wide-brimmed hat in a bold shade (today, a regal purple) paired with gloves and her signature Launer London handbag.
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EvenQueen Elizabethhad some help perfecting her royal smile!The 93-year-old monarchstepped out on Wednesdayto officially open the new premises of the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, where she met children being fitted for braces.The Queen revealed that she had professional help straightening her teeth, saying, “I had wires, luckily it was a very long time ago.”She even told 10-year-old Ilia Aristovich, “I think it’s worth it in the end.”Heathcliff O’Malley/WPA Pool/GettyQueen Elizabeth is not the only royal who wore braces — many of her grandchildren sported the look during their adolescence.Prince Harrydidn’t hide his smile during the family’s annual Christmas Day church outing in 1999, showing off his braces while interacting with the crowd.Royal sistersPrincess Beatrice— whose wedding is set for May 29 — andPrincess Eugeniealso wore braces as teenagers.Anwar Hussein/GettyUK Press/GettyAnwar Hussein/WireImagePrince Williamhas also had some dental work, with a metal retainer being visible on his bottom row of teeth.Indigo/GettyCan’t get enough ofPEOPLE‘s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!The Queen saw the work being carried out at the hospitals, now both under one roof, firsthand. She met with patients who have benefitted from the hospital’s care and met dental and ENT staff as they showcased the units. On the pediatric floor, she saw children and their families taking part in creative health play sessions and learned how the kids are put at ease during their visits. And the children were well-prepared to meetQueen Elizabeth— they waved Union Jack flags and wore gold paper crowns on their heads.Heathcliff O’Malley/WPA Pool/GettyThe 93-year-old monarch stuck to her usual uniform: a long coat accessorized with an eye-catching brooch and matching wide-brimmed hat in a bold shade (today, a regal purple) paired with gloves and her signature Launer London handbag.
EvenQueen Elizabethhad some help perfecting her royal smile!
The 93-year-old monarchstepped out on Wednesdayto officially open the new premises of the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, where she met children being fitted for braces.
The Queen revealed that she had professional help straightening her teeth, saying, “I had wires, luckily it was a very long time ago.”
She even told 10-year-old Ilia Aristovich, “I think it’s worth it in the end.”
Heathcliff O’Malley/WPA Pool/Getty
Queen Elizabeth is not the only royal who wore braces — many of her grandchildren sported the look during their adolescence.Prince Harrydidn’t hide his smile during the family’s annual Christmas Day church outing in 1999, showing off his braces while interacting with the crowd.
Royal sistersPrincess Beatrice— whose wedding is set for May 29 — andPrincess Eugeniealso wore braces as teenagers.
Anwar Hussein/Getty
UK Press/Getty
Anwar Hussein/WireImage
Prince Williamhas also had some dental work, with a metal retainer being visible on his bottom row of teeth.
Indigo/Getty
Can’t get enough ofPEOPLE‘s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!
The Queen saw the work being carried out at the hospitals, now both under one roof, firsthand. She met with patients who have benefitted from the hospital’s care and met dental and ENT staff as they showcased the units. On the pediatric floor, she saw children and their families taking part in creative health play sessions and learned how the kids are put at ease during their visits. And the children were well-prepared to meetQueen Elizabeth— they waved Union Jack flags and wore gold paper crowns on their heads.
The 93-year-old monarch stuck to her usual uniform: a long coat accessorized with an eye-catching brooch and matching wide-brimmed hat in a bold shade (today, a regal purple) paired with gloves and her signature Launer London handbag.
source: people.com
