Not to bag on Her Majesty, the Queen (no pun intended), but my Mom actually made a poignant observation that I'd like an expert to explain for me:
Why is it that when we see the Queen at formal functions, she's always carrying a purse with her?
What for?
Is she going to whip into the store to grab some milk and eggs? She was a mechanic during the war. Maybe she has a few spanners and screwdrivers in there to help stranded motorists? I don't know...
..but still, if any of you know what Her Majesty has in there, inquiring minds want to know.