Nuptial nails

Kate Middleton enjoyed a pampering session at Clarence House, having her nails done courtesy of the Duchess of Cornwall.

Camilla organised for Jo Hansford hair salon manicurist Marina Sandoval to do both their hands and nails yesterday.

The bride had an hour-long £36 (€40.50) “signature manicure”, with a luxury soak and exfoliation of the hands, a deep tissue massage followed by filing, buffing and polishing.

Ms Sandoval said Kate was “bubbling over with excitement” about her big day.

“She was so happy and spoke about how much she was looking forward to the wedding,” she said.

“She is an incredibly beautiful young woman in the flesh and was incredibly relaxed given what is ahead of her.

“She didn’t display an ounce of nerves and said she was just happy that the day was here at last.”

Ms Sandoval is said to have blended a special mixture of colours for Miss Middleton’s nails including Bourjois no 28 Rose Lounge and Essie 423 Allure.

“Catherine wanted something very natural looking and I felt these matched her skin colour beautifully,” she said.

“She wanted something off-white and bridal, so these were absolutely perfect.

“She was very pleased with the result and told me that it looked beautiful and elegant.”