At the Handbag, we consider our community an integral part of the team, and we understand this site would be nothing without the participation of every one of you. You aren’t just readers, you are substantial contributors to our collective royal knowledge. In addition, we are honored that we have several members who volunteer their time to guest author posts. To preserve their internet anonymity, we are using their community names below.
To send in an a request to author a post, contact us at lilibetshandbag@gmail.com.
Guest Authors
Iselen – Our source for information on all things Spain.
Jane Maple – Cheeky fan of Camilla!
Royal Warren(t) – Provided photos and background information on the Chaumet Exhibit in Monaco (2019). The author of the magnificent series “Lost Magnificence” on the Romanovs.
Triple-A – Our resident expert on Dutch royalty and, in particular, royal jewels. See his work on Instagram and Facebook.
Lady M – Our expert on royals of India.
Marina J. – Takes us tours of some fabulous royal rooms.
Triple Duchess – Our on-the-ground royal enthusiast from Sweden, who has reported on her royal themed trips around the country.
Wendy1 and geogirl – Provided family memories on the historic 1939 Canadian tour of King George VI and Queen Mary.
Ween – Our expert on all things Norwegian.
Guest Posts
A full list of guest authored posts:
Guest Posts- Queen Consorts at their Coronations (Part One) – Queen Alexandra
- Guest Royal Re-Wear Post – Romanian Brides
- Guest Post – Cartier & Islamic Art Exhibit in Dallas
- Handbag Mystery Hour – The Death of Garcia Sanchez, Count of Castile
- Guest Post – H.R.H. Crown Princess Mary 1972 – 2022 Exhibition
- Baguette Memory Lane
- Guest Post – Diana’s Wedding Gown
- Royal Rooms – Japanese Imperial Palace Kyūden
- Jewel Journeys – Van Kempen Parure
- Royal Rooms – Public Rooms at Skaugum
- Lost Magnificence – Finale
- Valentine’s Day – Spam the Sweetheart Necklines
- Lost Magnificence – There’s Only One
- Lost Magnificence – Colored Gemstones Part 2
- Lost Magnificence – Colored Gemstones Part 1
- Lost Magnificence – Diamonds Part 2
- Designer Diaries – Queen Sofia and Valentino Part 2
- Lost Magnificence – Diamonds Part 1
- Designer Diaries – Queen Sofia and Valentino Part 1
- Lost Magnificence – Florals
- Lost Magnificence – Orders
- Lost Magnificence – Diadems
- Lost Magnificence – Imperial Weddings
- Lost Magnificence – Coronation Regalia
- Lost Magnificence – Introduction
- Designer Diaries – Queen Sofia and Alejandro de Miguel
- Designer Diaries – Queens Sofia and Letizia and Manuel Pertegaz
- Designer Diaries – Queen Letizia and Felipe Varela
- Pocket Profile – Maharani Gayatri Devi of Jaipur
- Designer Diaries – Queen Sofia and Margarita Nuez
- Pocket Profile – Queen Ena
- Designer Diaries – Queen Letizia and Lorenzo Caprile
- Pocket Profile – Henrietta of England, Pearl Lover
- Hall of Fame – Queen Letizia, Daywear
- Random Royaling – Late Winter Fur
- Hall of Fame, Historical Division – The Winter Queen Part 2: Elizabeth Stuart
- Hall of Fame, Historical Division – The Winter Queen Part 1: Elizabeth Stuart
- Hall of Fame – Duchess of Cambridge, Cocktail/Evening on Tour
- Hall of Fame – Duchess of Cornwall, Evening
- Guest Author Hall of Fame – Queen Letizia Evening
- Guest Post – The Events of the Day (Coronation of Elizabeth I)
- Guest Post – On This Day (Coronation of Elizabeth I)
- Guest Post – The Queen’s Handbags
- Royal Themed Trip-Stockholm, Sweden!
- Guest Post – Máxima Jewels to the Max!
- Guest Post – Exposition Chaumet en Majesté
- Photo Page – Exposition Chaumet en Majesté
- Community Week – Windsors in Canada (Clothes and Jewels)
- Community Week – Windsors in Canada (New Brunswick)
- Community Week – Windsors in Canada (Preface)
- Community Week – Garrison’s Day
- Guest Post–Huis ten Bosch
- Proclamation of King Juan Carlos I of Spain
- GUEST POST! Part Two
- GUEST POST! Part One
- Corp Diplomatique Dinner-Part Two