Meghan’s Pink Manicure Renews Debate on Royal Beauty Rules

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wore a pale pink manicure during a public visit to Nottingham with Prince Harry on October 15, prompting renewed discussion of royal beauty conventions. The reports do not establish that the shade was intended as a statement or that a mandatory palace rule governing nail polish exists. The couple visited charitable and community organisations, greeted members of the public and met people involved in local initiatives. Their programme included the Community Recording Studio, a reunion with women from the Hubb Community Kitchen and a visit to youth organisation Epic Partners. The Nottingham appearance was their first joint public engagements in the United Kingdom since their reported return from California, according to one account. Descriptions of Meghan’s manicure varied, with coverage calling it pale pink, milky pink, blush or strawberry milk. The reports broadly describe a subtle, glossy shade worn with a burgundy outfit. They do not identify an official name for the polish or establish which products were used for the manicure seen in Nottingham. The appearance also revived discussion about whether royal women are expected to wear understated nail...