The death of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022, left a void difficult to fill in the British royal household. Not only because of her historical and political legacy but also because of her personal and iconic style.
The monarch was known for her fondness for hats, and pearls, but especially for her fascination with Launer London bags, a luxury brand that accompanied her for decades and that she even used to communicate in code with her staff.
It’s no secret that Launer London handbags were a favorite of Queen Elizabeth II until her death. The monarch used her bags for all her public appearances and considered them an essential element of her wardrobe.
Launer handbags: the legacy of Elizabeth II that Camilla has inherited
Queen Camilla has adopted the favorite signature of her mother-in-law, the late Queen Elizabeth II, and has made it her must-have accessory for her public appearances.
The luxury brand has found a new ambassador in Queen Camilla, wife of Charles III. The consort has worn Launer bags at several recent events, such as the funeral of Elizabeth II, the Christmas concert at Westminster, or the Commonwealth Day service. Camilla has thus demonstrated her admiration for her mother-in-law and her interest in maintaining a royal tradition.
Launer London is a firm that has been making handmade bags for more than 70 years and has the royal seal as the official supplier of the British royal house. Their designs are classic and elegant, with a variety of models and colors to choose from. Camilla herself visited the bag factory three years ago and was able to customize one for herself.
Will Camilla use her handbags to send messages like Queen Elizabeth II did? It is said that the late monarch, if during dinner, suddenly placed her handbag on the table, it meant she wanted to leave. If she shifted it from her left forearm to her right during a conversation, it was a signal for her staff to rescue her from an unpleasant interlocutor.
Does Queen Camilla have her own secret code? What is certain is that handbags are still a must-have item in the British royal household and that the new Queen has been able to follow in her mother-in-law’s footsteps with style and discretion.
