The handbag is a very handy thing. It is more than a fashion accessory. And for Queen Elizabeth it is also a way of communicating with her staff.
According to royal historian Hugo Vickers, the monarch uses her bag to send secret signals to her staff when she’s done speaking to someone. He told People magazine that shifting her bag from one hand to the other is a sign that she is ready to end a chat. If she places her bag on a table, that means she is ready to leave while if she twists her wedding ring, it means she would like to be moved on from a conversation quickly.
Also, while taking official meetings at Buckingham Palace she has the use of a discreet buzzer that gives staff the nod to open the doors and accompany the guest out.
The Queen is not the only one who uses her handbag for more than just holding lipstick. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate, always carries a clutch bag in front of her in both hands to avoid awkward handshakes, the Daily Mail reported.
