Queen Elizabeth II: the secret of her bright smile? Like thousands of teens, she wore braces
On Wednesday February 19, Queen Elizabeth II visited the new premises of a hospital in London. The 93-year-old sovereign took the opportunity to indulge in some secrets about her childhood.
On Wednesday February 19, Queen Elizabeth II inaugurated the new premises of the "Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospital", in London. During her visit, Prince Philip's wife spoke to staff at the facility, met with patients, and unveiled a plaque that formalizes the opening of the hospital. And something quite rare, Queen Elizabeth II also indulged in some confidences about her younger years.
If you thought Queen Elizabeth II's perfect white teeth were due to dream genetics, it really isn't. The 93-year-old sovereign has revealed what secret lies behind her famous glowing royal smile. And the secret is simple, since when Queen Elizabeth II was a young girl, she had braces, as reported by The Sun on Friday February 21. Yep, like thousands of teenagers around the world.
A sacrifice which in the end "is worth it"
The nonagenarian sovereign explained that she owes her perfect smile to braces she wore decades ago. "I had braces, luckily a very long time ago," she told a nurse, as she visited a dental office within the hospital. Obviously, even though it's been a long time since, Queen Elizabeth II's teeth still remain so straight and shiny, as if it were yesterday. During her visit, Queen Elizabeth II notably met a 10-year-old girl named Ila Aristovich. As the little girl was getting ready to have dental braces fitted, she showed her teeth to Prince Philip's wife, who reassured her. "I think it's worth it, at the end," she said. Tender words that must have calmed the apprehension of little Ila.
