The Queen’s handbag ‘request’ that keeps her looking effortlessly elegant in her 70th year on the throne

The Queen’s handbag “request” is said to have focused on an “essential” requirement that has kept her looking effortlessly elegant throughout her reign. 

• Her Majesty has often been pictured wearing Launer London handbags over the last seven decades.
• Discussing the Queen’s love of “classical” handbags, the CEO of Launer London has suggested that they make them “a little lighter” for her now.  
• This royal news comes as we revealed the Queen owns all the dolphins and whales in Britain because of this weird reason. 

With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022 celebrations fast approaching and so many exciting events set to take place, there is huge speculation over which ones Her Majesty could attend alongside other members of the extended Royal Family. But whilst her appearances might not be known yet, it's likely that she’ll be looking especially magnificent for this historic weekend. Always a fan of bright colors and eye-catching hats, the Queen has frequently paired her iconic looks with equally fabulous handbags - often from Launer London. 

As revealed by Launer London, they’ve been supplying Her Majesty with their stunning handbags and small leather goods since 1968. Now their CEO, Gerald Bodmer, has shared intriguing details about the Queen’s handbag “request”. 

 Opening up to Harper’s Bazaar, Gerald reflected on the enormous privilege it is that he’s designed some of Her Majesty’s iconic bags. 

“When the Queen ascended to the throne, I was still a young man, in my twenties and in the Royal Air Force,” he explained. “I could never have imagined that, 70 years later, I would be her handbag designer of choice.”

And despite the bright and bold handbag trends for 2022, for the monarch classic is her go-to look. Gerald disclosed, “Her Majesty likes a classical bag”, simply stating that, “you’re not going to be a rock chick if you’re the Queen.”

Whilst some might still be wondering how long the Queen has reigned, 70 years is a huge milestone and it seems that throughout the decades her requirements have shifted ever so slightly. Though there are plenty of secrets to Her Majesty’s style, if there’s one thing that matters with the Queen’s handbags now it's practicality!

“We make them a little lighter for her to carry now, at her request,” Gerald continued, before describing how “practicality is essential”. 

So much so that the Queen’s handbag “request” for them to be lighter isn’t the only way they've made more practical for her to use during her 70 year reign whilst remaining a stylish addition to her looks. The Launer London CEO said that they occasionally put a mirror or a purse inside.

Over the past seven decades the Queen has often been pictured looking effortlessly elegant holding their Royale and black patent Traviata bags in particular, which work perfectly with her vibrant outfits. This year the company has even released an incredibly regal special limited edition handbag based on a much-loved archive design from the 1970s.

And whilst the Queen’s handbags might have reportedly undergone a small transformation to make them more lightweight, her Launer bags remain an essential part of her wardrobe. She's believed to have recently worn one to Prince Philip's memorial in March, a month after she marked the official start of her Jubilee year.

Meanwhile, reports have suggested handbags are used to help with the secret signals the Queen sends her staff. Speaking to People, royal historian Hugo Vickers previously alleged, “It would be very worrying if you were talking to the Queen and saw the handbag move from one hand to the other”.

It’s been suggested that when the Queen feels ready to draw a conversation or event to a natural end, she supposedly switches her handbag from one arm to another, which signals to her royal aides to step in and subtly move her away. 

It’s not known whether fans might get to see her with one of her favorite handbags during the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Though as one of her staples, it’s perhaps likely she could use one at some point over the bank holiday weekend to add an extra beautiful element to royal outfits.