Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia says Queen Elizabeth won't dye her hair because she is 'not vain'

• Royals from around the world have paid tribute to the Queen upon her Platinum Jubilee.
• Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia said the Queen does not dye her hair because she isn't vain.

Prince Dimitri of Yugoslavia says Queen Elizabeth II won't dye her white hair back to her natural brown color because she is "not vain."

Although the European country of Yugoslavia ceased to exist after a civil war in the 1990s, Dimitri retains his prince title. Today, he is a jewelry designer who lives in New York City.

Speaking to Insider ahead of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June, Dimitri reflected on the monarch's 70-year reign.

"Her Majesty is a real role model. Her philosophy is, 'Duty first, self second,' and she is the mother figure of the nation," Dimitri said.

"I remember that there was somebody who commented once, 'Why does she leave her hair white and why shouldn't she have a face-lift?' And I said, 'No, the Queen is not vain.' She accepts life with immense wisdom," he said.

Her Majesty is known for her trademark short curly locks. According to the Express, the Queen dyed her hair with a product called Chocolate Kiss until the 1990s, and it gradually went gray within a couple of months.

Dimitri added that while the Queen dresses well and wears jewelry, that is because it's "expected" of her and that this is her uniform, the same way that a police officer or a nurse has a uniform.

The Queen's Jubilee took place on the first weekend in June with a number of royal events across London, including the Trooping the Colour parade on June 2 and the BBC Platinum Party at the Palace on June 4.

Dimitri isn't the only royal to pay tribute to Her Majesty. Princess Keisha and Prince Kunle of Nigeria told Insider that the Queen has reigned with "such class and integrity" and that the UK public should be proud.

"In the continuous time of her reign, may she live longer, be blessed, and continue to bring peace and glory to the Commonwealth and Great Britain. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to The Queen, her family, and all the people of Great Britain. Long live the Queen," Prince Kunle and Princess Keisha Omilana of the Arugbabuwo ruling house said in a statement shared with Insider.

Meanwhile, the Queen's former chef, Darren McGrady, told Insider he is "proud" to have cooked for the Queen and the royal family for 11 years, which included traveling around the world and visiting the monarch's various royal estates.

"I have nothing but admiration for her and long may she reign. Congratulations on your Platinum Jubilee," he added.

Buckingham Palace did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.