Idle thoughts really…….

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With this coming Sunday in mind, it seems even crying doesn't necessitate a hanky amongst female royals.

She (Catherine) used to nearly always carry a little clutch bag, which she did clutch in front of her. She seemed to use it as a sort of comfort thing to hide behind. Her famous mother-in-law used to stride out confidently with her clutch bag at her side.

Now Catherine has grown in confidence and style, she probably doesn’t need a prop to shelter behind.

I realise that doesn’t answer the question though….

Nothing to add at present, just wanted to say that this is a fabulous thread Peasblossom

{grin} Peaseblossom.. That's quite a thought!

Oh Zoejory. yuck, yuck, yuck?

Henetha. I did wonder if she tucked it in her bra, But imagine being photographed fishing for that!

I love idle thoughts Peasblossom while waiting for my bread to prove.
My nose is usually quite dry so I never need to blow it when out. I don't think I even carry tissues so would have to use my shirt if it came to it!

As for Kate and handbags, I think as she is quite a modern hands-on royal who gets stuck in, maybe she prefers her hands free.

Interesting thoughts, Peaseblossom.
Maybe she tucks a tissue into the top of her knickers. My nose sometimes runs for no apparent reason, strangely. The royals must have a way of ensuring that this doesn't happen. Have we ever seen the Queen, or any of them, actually blow their nose?

I hadn't looked at all the images but in that article but have now seen Prince Charles has an enormous handkerchief

Hello there, Peasblossom!

I was quite captivated with your post. So I did a spot of googling. It appears a few of them suffer with hay fever and when a sneeze comes they just sneeze into their hand!

www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/gallery/2020052390299/kate-middleton-princess-charlotte-royal-family-sneezing-gallery/1/