Author: The Handbag

I have been following royalty since the Diana/Fergie days. My favorite royal, sartorially speaking, is Queen Letizia, followed closely by that ageless scamp, Princess Astrid of Norway. I love following the less followed in the royal world. My general duties here in Handbagland are the Bits & Bobs and whatever Random Royaling arises.
Defense of the Dress – Maxima in Lena Hoschek
Netherlands

Defense of the Dress – Maxima in Lena Hoschek

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Look who has popped up just in time for us to do a timely Defense of the Dress - well, defense of the skirt and blouse actually. Max maxed out - sartorially - while attending the award ceremony of the Prince Bernhard Culture Foundation in Amsterdam. The award went to the ISH Dance Collective for… Continue reading Defense of the Dress – Maxima in Lena Hoschek

Char Doodle doodle Random Royaling – National Day in Monaco
Monaco

Random Royaling – National Day in Monaco

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Ready for a black, white and gray parade? Have you been missing gloves? Interested in the velvet headband as a hat? The Monacos are here for you. All joking aside, this is an amazing display of family unity in the face of crisis. I bow down. Yesterday, Monaco celebrated National Day 2020. Even though the… Continue reading Random Royaling – National Day in Monaco

Char Doodle doodle Random Royaling – Coats!
Belgium · Britain · Monaco

Random Royaling – Coats!

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....and the Duchess of Cambridge is nowhere in sight ; )! Camilla and Charles continue their visit to Berlin. Charles showed his polyglot side and delivered a very nice speech in German, according to our German speakers here. Camilla showed off her mask game (good!) and her coat game, which is glorious. She wore a… Continue reading Random Royaling – Coats!