Well, hello again. We disappeared for the summer and are now popping up every other day with a major event. It's autumn and it's prime royal time. Itinerary The King and Queen will undertake a state visit to France, beginning today. The theme of the visit is to underscore the working relationship between the countries.… Continue reading Pop-Up Post – British State Visit to France
Category: Britain
Farewell Fotoshops: The Sophie Files
Not every photoshop over the years contained tiaras, necklaces or gowns. In this ongoing series we learned that Sophie can grab a quick catnap just about anywhere.
Pop-Up Post – Honours of Scotland
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are in Scotland (with several family members!) for the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, known informally as the "Scottish Coronation." The service will be held on Wednesday, July 5, in St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. The ceremonies will begin at 1:15 p.m., local time. You can read further… Continue reading Pop-Up Post – Honours of Scotland
Pop-Up Post – Royal Ascot
Hi there! Yes, this week has been a reunion of Baguettes and Hofdudes of a type. There is a lot going on in the royal world and we know you want to chat about it. We need to get our fix in before summer truly kicks in and the royals disappear. You know the drill,… Continue reading Pop-Up Post – Royal Ascot
Farewell Fotoshops: The Girls of Great Britain & Ireland
We'll have a series of "Farewell Fotoshops" to close out our time here at The Handbag. First up is Her Late Majesty's "go to", The Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. This tiara was a wedding present from the ‘Girls of Great Britain and Ireland’, a committee of women formed to raise money to… Continue reading Farewell Fotoshops: The Girls of Great Britain & Ireland