10 Investment Handbags That Come With the Royal Family's Stamp of Approval

Your cheat sheet to regal bags.

A photo of Kate Middleton in a long-sleeved lilac dress holding a matching purse next to a photo of Meghan Markle in a green and blue plaid coat and green crossbody purse, a photo of Queen Elizabeth wearing an orange coat and matching hat with a black purse, and one of Princess Diana wearing a purple sweatshirt and white shorts holding keys in her mouth and a straw tote with bamboo handles
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When it comes to royal fashion, handbags aren't just accessories—they're practically members of The Firm in their own right. Queen Elizabeth wasn't just matching her purses to her technicolor outfits; she was wielding them as silent signals to her staff, using subtle bag movements to navigate situations like tedious conversations.

While the late monarch amassed a legendary collection of more than 200 Launer bags and Princess Diana had not one, but two luxury purses named after her, a new generation of royals has put their own stamp on the world of accessories.

From the Princess of Wales's curated collection of elegant clutches to Meghan Markle's quiet luxury choices, there's a royally approved bag for every style and budget. Shop 10 palace-ready picks, below.

Kristin Contino
Senior Royal and Celebrity Editor

Kristin Contino is Marie Claire's Senior Royal and Celebrity editor. She's been covering royalty since 2018—including major moments such as the Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II’s death and King Charles III's coronation—and places a particular focus on the British Royal Family's style and what it means.

Prior to working at Marie Claire, she wrote about celebrity and royal fashion at Page Six Style and covered royalty from around the world as chief reporter at Royal Central. Kristin has provided expert commentary for outlets including the BBC, Sky News, US Weekly, the Today Show and many others.

Kristin is also the published author of two novels, “The Legacy of Us” and “A House Full of Windsor.” She's passionate about travel, history, horses, and learning everything she can about her favorite city in the world, London.