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For most people—especially in the digital age—a signature is a utilitarian tool, used after swiping a card at checkout or agreeing to a contract. But for the royal family, autographs are a big part of the job, whether they're leaving their mark in a decades-old guestbook or adding a personal touch to an important thank you note.
So what kinds of signatures have they composed, and kept consistent for years or decades? Here, the Windsors' autographs, from Queen Elizabeth's classic mark to Kate Middleton's curvy cursive.
Advertisement – Continue Reading Below 1 Queen Elizabeth 
Many let their signatures devolve into a line or two as they age—but not the nearly-94-year-0ld British monarch.
2 Prince Philip 
Philip's autograph has a surprisingly neat and loopy appearance.
3 Prince Charles 
Charles makes every letter as narrow as possible, making for a uniform mark.
4 The Duchess of Cornwall
Unlike her husband, Camilla gives precedence to the first letter in her name.
5 Prince William
William has perhaps the most stylized, least legible signature in the royal family.
6 The Duchess of Cambridge
Although she's still largely known to her fans as "Kate," these days, the Duchess introduces herself (and signs guestbooks) as Catherine.
7 Prince Harry
Harry keeps it simple, letting the last for letters of his name flow in a line.
8 The Duchess of Sussex
Meghan actually boasts professional calligraphy experience, so it's hardly surprising that her autograph would be so well-composed. ("There was not a single mistake, it was truly perfect, impeccable, and I remember being in awe of her," Paula Patton, whose wedding invitations were done by the Duchess, once told Town & Country.)
From: Town & Country US
Chloe Foussianes News Writer Chloe is a News Writer for Townandcountrymag.com, where she covers royal news, from the latest additions to Meghan Markle’s staff to Queen Elizabeth’s monochrome fashions; she also writes about culture, often dissecting TV shows like The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Killing Eve. Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Kristin & Jay's Divorce Is Getting Messy Kylie Reenacted a Classic Kendall/Kris Scene Advertisement – Continue Reading Below Lea Michele Is Pregnant With Her First Child Joe Manganiello Shaved Off His Beard 51 of Princess Charlotte's Cutest Photos Princess Diana Competes in Sports Day Race in 1991 Selena's Rihanna Fandom Has Affected Her Love Life Kristin Cavallari Accuses Jay Cutler of Misconduct Is Francesca From 'Too Hot To Handle' Vegan? Hoda Kotb Actually Officiated A Zoom Wedding
