The handbags favoured by the royals that are available for under £500: From Kate's £225 choice for the Wimbledon final to Princess Beatrice's £475 clutch for Buckingham Palace garden party READ MORE: How Samantha Cameron's fashion brand Cefinn is becoming a royal favourite: Kate, Camilla, Sophie and Eugenie have all sported her designs By Rebekah Absalom Published: 03:03 EDT, 10 August 2024 | Updated: 03:03 EDT, 10 August 2024 e-mail View comments Royal women are frequently in the public spotlight, where their fashion choices are subject to the closest scrutiny. Despite their immense wealth and access to the most high-end of luxury goods, many of them opt to carry more affordable or mid-priced handbags on official engagements. It perhaps reflects a desire to not be seen to be too extravagant at a time when the purse strings are tight for millions of Britons.
Here, we delve into handbags under £500 that are favoured by royals including the Princess of Wales , the Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Eugenie , from brands such as LK Bennett, Anya Hindmarch, Strathberry and DeMellier. LK Bennett Milly bag, £225 The Princess of Wales carried LK Bennett's elegant Milly bag at the Wimbledon men's singles final last month The Princess of Wales has been seen with LK Bennett's elegant Milly bag on two separate occasions. Most recently, at the Wimbledon men's singles final last month, Kate teamed her reliable bag with a striking Safiyaa dress and Camilla Elphick heels.
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