There's no denying that Queen Elizabeth has always been a contender in style stakes. Her outfits might be demure and sophisticated [1], but she nails it every time, and her recent ensemble was no exception. However, while she dazzled in a pink and gold floor-length gown, it's her custom gold Launer bag that really caught our eye. The style and shape are classic, but the color? That's a bit of a departure from the norm for our Liz.
That being said, seeing as Kate Middleton has been picking up style tips from Meghan Markle [2], perhaps the queen's also been sartorially inspired by her granddaughter-in-law-to-be? After all, Meghan has quite the handbag collection [3].
Whatever color she goes for [4], the queen is never without her purse and it's not just for show — she's got to have somewhere to keep her lipstick and ironed money [5]. Maybe it's just a matter of time before we see the queen accessorizing with a crossbody bag [6]? One can only hope. Ahead, get a closer look at her gold purse, then shop similar options to copy her excellent style.
Susan Bennis/Warren Edwards Crystal-Embellished Bag
Susan Bennis/Warren Edwards Crystal-Embellished Bag [8] ($125)
Dolce & Gabbana Girls' Metallic Leather Top-Handle Shoulder Bag
Dolce & Gabbana Girls' Metallic Leather Top-Handle Shoulder Bag [9] ($695)
Valentino Rockstud Medium Leather Shoulder Bag
Valentino Rockstud Medium Leather Shoulder Bag [10] ($1,345)
Henri Bendel Modern Icon Top Handle Metallic Satchel
Henri Bendel Modern Icon Top Handle Metallic Satchel [11] ($214, originally $428)
Tory Burch McGraw Metallic Flat Wallet
Tory Burch McGraw Metallic Flat Wallet [12] ($298)
Chloé Nile Small Metallic Leather Cross-body Bag
Chloé Nile Small Metallic Leather Cross-body Bag [13] ($1,815)
MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Large Crossbody Clutch Bag
MICHAEL Michael Kors Jet Set Travel Large Crossbody Clutch Bag [14] ($168)
Saint Laurent Kate Crinkled Metallic Tassel Chain Wallet
Saint Laurent Kate Crinkled Metallic Tassel Chain Wallet [15] ($1,690)
Mark Cross Club Night Bag
Mark Cross Club Night Bag [16] ($1,895)
Urban Expressions Vegan Leather Envelope Clutch
Urban Expressions Vegan Leather Envelope Clutch [17] ($20, originally $55)
Launer Judi Leather Tote
Launer Judi Leather Tote [18] ($1,555)