Queen Camillais putting her own spin on one ofQueen Elizabeth’s style staples.
Queen Elizabethowned several different styles from the luxury brand, and her handbag was as much a part of her look as her signature pearl necklaces or brightly colored ensembles with matching hats.
Queen Elizabethevencarried her handbagat her very last engagement: when she appointed Prime MinisterLiz TrussatBalmoral Castleon September 6, herlast royal dutybefore she died two days later at age 96.
Gerald Bodmer, CEO of Launer, told PEOPLE that he and his team were honored to see the Queen with her signature purse in her final days.
“I’m amazed how she carried on carrying her bag with a walking stick,” Bodmer says. “She [once] said to me, ‘I don’t feel dressed without a handbag.’ "
Queen Elizabethwas a fan of theTurandotandTraviatastyle purses, often elegantly draping the handles over her arm.
Queen Camilla, however, has opted for Launer’sToscaclutch. In addition to holding the accessory at Commonwealth Day, the royal has also used it at recent events such asKate Middleton’sChristmas carol concertin December and thefirst state visitof King Charles' reign in November.
Queen Camilla.Karwai Tang/WireImage
In a touching tribute toQueen Elizabeth, Camilla also carried the black Launer bag atQueen Elizabeth’s funeral in September. (Queen Elizabeth’s daughter-in-law, Sophie, also opted for a Launer purse for the event.)
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Camilla.Jacob King - WPA Pool/Getty
Back in 2020, Camilla (then the Duchess of Cornwall) visited Launer’s factory in Birmingham, posing for a photo with one ofQueen Elizabeth’s signature styles.
source: people.com
