The Queen is known for wearing some punchy coloured dresses at royal events, but when it comes to her nails it's a different story.

The monarch loves to keep her fingertips in tiptop condition with a manicure but always chooses a neutral varnish.

Much like other members of her family she coats her nails in polish from a best-selling brand - and Ocado is selling her favourite colour in the sale!

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The polish, shown on two different skin tones, is sheer but can be layered to create a more intense colour (Essie)
The polish is subtle enough to be a royal favourite

"Ballet Slippers" by Essie has been the Queen's go-to since 1989.

Her Majesty's hairdresser penned a letter to brand founder Essie Weingarten to request a bottle of the polish and has used it ever since.

Aptly named, the pink varnish is not only sophisticated but conjures up the grace of ballet and is also pretty to look at, with a glossy shine.

The Queen is not the only member of the family to wear this favourite this hue as Meghan Markle is said to be a fan, Hello reported.

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Kate Middleton also loves the best selling brand, which was created in the 80s and now has more than 1,000 shades.

When the Duchess of Cambridge married Prince William in 2011, manicurist Marina Sandoval blended Essie's ultra-wearable 'Allure' shade with Bourjois' So Laque Nail Enamel in 'Rose Lounge ' (a pastel pink hue) to create a lovely, timeless colour.

The varnish undisputedly works well for the Queen, especially when she is wearing a bright and beautiful outfit.

And now shoppers can save pennies recreating the look.

Essie 6 Pink Nude Ballet Slippers Nail Polish is on sale at Ocado for £5.99, down from £7.99.