Like many British men of their class, Prince Charles, William, and Harry all wear tailored suits. London menswear tailoring is second to none! It's essential that their clothes fit them like gloves. For most of their time, they stand up straight and present themselves with perfect posture and distinguished confidence. That'd be hard to do if their clothes aren't fit their bodies and shape. And this is why they get their clothes tailored at Anderson & Sheppard. For years now, this decades-old shop has provided the royal family with bespoke suits of the highest quality. It's they who make the princes look good!
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Burberry is perhaps the most famous fashion brand to ever come out of Great Britain. Their look is pretty much tied to British culture as it is. And it's no wonder why they also provide the Royal family with elegant yet easy casual clothes. Not to mention their classic trench coats! More towards the street-style look, Burberry is one of many homegrown labels that dress the Royal family during their less formal events. The Duchess of Cambridge and Duchess of Sussex have both been spotted wearing the brand in many of their official appearances. And don’t worry, you’ll find many of its stores in the shopping districts here.
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At times, it pays to have both the husband and wife's clothes made by the same tailor. And a lot of times, that's just what William & Kate and Harry & Megan do! The young royals have had their clothes made by Daks, a British fashion house established in 1894. The bespoke label is one of very few specialty designer brands that cater to both men and women. Traditionally, companies of this caliber only catered to either just men or just women. However, Daks understands that, especially for the royal family, a synergy between the two styles is important.
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Of course, part of what makes the Royal family look so good is what they eat. And just like any other British family out there, and especially in London, they enjoy some afternoon tea. It's a tradition in this bustling capital. And if there's one family that's a stickler for tradition, it's the British Royal Family! But who provides their tea? None other than Fortnum & Mason. They provide the royals with smooth a refreshingly brewed tea for their afternoon cravings. At times, even some fine chocolates too!
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Although you're not 100% sure as you've probably never seen the British royals up close, don't they look like they smell good all the time? That right before departing from their palaces, they were bathed in the most fragrant of perfumes and colognes? It won't be a surprise if they were, they are a royal family after all. And the store to thank for their impressive smell is Floris, a famous perfumer and beauty store here in London. It’s one of the best perfume stores in the city. They provide some of the finest scents, soaps, colognes, bath washes, and more for the royal family. And for you too, if you want them!
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People tend to forget that the British Royal family, despite their important stature, are still people just like you. They don't wear those tailored suits and bespoke dresses 24/7, as much as many of you would like to believe that. At times, when the world isn't watching them, they opt for casual and comfortable clothes. When they're just hanging out (in the palace, no less!) or spending time with their young kids, they probably wearing stuff they bought from the House of Fraser department store. Here, they get access to some amazing everyday pieces that are still high-quality.
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London gentlemen are all about the boots, not the least bit the royal family. Whether they're horseback riding or partaking in military parades, they've all worn boots! And the finest ones at that. Here in the British capital, there's really only one footwear brand that can take this title: John Lobb. Since the early 20th-century, this London-borne boots manufacturer has been providing the royal family with their famous footwear. It all started with the infamous King Edward VIII, who was then just the Prince of Wales, who gave the original John Lobb the Royal Warrant.
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Here's yet another chance for you to smell like the royal family. Up on Covent Garden, one of the busiest neighborhoods in London, you will find Penhaligon's store where you will see and smell some of the amazing scents worn by the famous royals themselves. Since 1903, the company has provided the royal family their newest and best perfumes and colognes. But even before that, the founder of the band, William Henry Penhaligon, was already Queen Victoria's own perfumer. So apart from their quality scents, the label has had a long history with these iconic monarchs.
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You probably think that the British Royal Family is so high class, they don't buy from department stores. Well, think again. Today's monarchs actually still do some shopping in department stores, it's just the items that go to them, not the other way around. And one of the most famous in London that you ought to check out as well is Peter Jones. This retail institution in London offers a variety of men's, women's, and even baby clothes, all of which are undeniably high in quality. As they should, the royal family shops here!
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Though Queen Elizabeth is far from the ideal lingerie model you're more familiar with, you have to admit, her resilience as the head monarch for more than half a century now speaks volumes. How can this little woman service the job after all these years? And what type of underwear is she wearing that allows her to withstand all that? The answer is she wears fine undergarments by Rigby & Peller. Since 1960, they've provided the Queen with all of her underwear needs. And for them to have stayed with her for that long means this label really is worth investing in!
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London is one of the world's meccas for shopping. Not only do tourists and residents alike know this, but the British Royal Family too. Here, you can go to the exact same stores that the most famous and influential family in the world buy from as well.
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