What's in the Queen's Handbag?: And Other Royal Secrets

by Phil Dampier, Ashley Walton

Take an insider's peak into some of the most closely guarded of royal secrets. As well as revealing the contents of the Queen's most treasured accessory, Fleet Street's finest get up close and personal on everything from the royal corgis to the Queen Mum's racing tips.

From royal hauntings to below stairs shenanigans; from speeding fines to banqueting etiquette; from dietary dilemmas to festive protocol no stone is left unturned...

141 pages, Hardcover

First published December 31, 2007

Reviews

[Rachel Sawyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I always enjoy learning more about the British royal family and this book had little tidbits that I never expected to read. It made me laugh and more curious about the sort of things that happen in the household. It was an easy read which is always a plus for me and I enjoyed this so much. Might read the book about Prince Philip.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have ever wondered about the everyday lives and daily habits of Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the royal family then you will enjoy “What’s in the Queen’s Handbag: and other Royal Secrets”. The book is full of brief stories of smallest details of the Royals from their driving habits, pets, eating preferences, and others. The authors made the royal family see quite normal, in that quirky way which we all have. I enjoyed this quick read.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

#27 of 130 books pledged to read during 2020

[Gayle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Trivia about Queen Elizabeth II and her family members. It was fine but very fluffy and I don’t remember much, even though I read it last week.

[Britta · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m not hugely interested in the royal family, but I’ve always speculated about the title. Some quick, funny, informative chapters

[Sue Huhn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I expected it to be humorous, but is was mostly gossip crap.

[Deni Johansson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another book on life with the Royals....it reiterated some of the things mentioned in Eating Royally; however, I liked Eating Royally better. This book is more of a gossip-type book, and I had to order it thru Interlibrary Loan. I would have never guessed she carries a meathook, among other things!

[Desiree · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this in a Secret Santa exchange, and the handbag, corgi, and speeding tales are the most entertaining. However, there's frequent mention of royal servants poor pay, why is that, you'd think the queen could afford to pay a decent wage? Anyway, it's a gossipy good read.

[Andrea Reynders · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this in two nights!
It's funny and an insight into the baggage the Queen carries around with her.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting and funny

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting quick read of what's in QE II's handbag, her dogs, horses, etc. No great news but a quick read.