The Queen's handbag had a starring role in the Party at the Palace for the Platinum Jubilee leaving many to wonder, what exactly lies inside? The Launer handbag has become a symbol of her iconic style.
Last modified on Jun 05, 2022 09:07 BST Hollie Brotherton On Saturday, at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Party in the Palace, she may have been watching from the comfort of her home, but Her Majesty - and her handbag - delighted viewers with an unexpected appearance alongside Paddington Bear.
Phil noted that the Queen likes to have a diary and a small camera, which she uses"to take pictures of visiting presidents and other VIPs." Her Majesty also always makes sure to have a pair of binoculars at horse races.For royal fans wondering if the Queen carries a mobile phone, the answer, Phil said, is no.
Her Majesty also keeps good-luck charms, including miniature dogs, horses, saddles and brass horsewhips, which were mostly gifts from her children in addition to a handful of family photographs."She would feel lost without [her purse]," Phil said."It's her most valued possession and a valuable tool. The Queen would never go anywhere without her handbag. The only time she might not have it by her side is when she is in a completely relaxed environment, like up at Balmoral.
During meet-and-greets, the royal may choose to "drop the bag to one side in a certain manner, telling her staff it's time for her to move on." A lady-in-waiting will then join the conversation, allowing the monarch to slip away without causing any offence. The monarch, who meets thousands of people each year in the course of her work, may also use the solid, square bag to gain personal space when someone gets a little too close.
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