Daily Times

Queen Elizabeth II is almost always seen carrying a black Launer handbag.

She reportedly owns 200 of the bags, which cost around $2,000 each.

Launer has an official Royal Warrant as the handbag maker for the queen.

The Queen is famous for her off-the-wall hat collection. When it comes to her other accessories, she keeps things simple. Take, for instance, her practical black handbag. Almost every single time the queen appears in public, you’ll see a small patent-leather purse hanging off her left arm.

She reportedly owns 200 such handbags, according to the Telegraph, and all of them are made by London-based leather goods company Launer. She has two favourite styles from their collection. The first, Traviata, costs $2,060. It’s lined with suede and there’s a mirror inside, because even monarchs have to touch up their lipstick now and again.

And it’s probably not a coincidence that her other reported favourite style is the $2,242 “Royale.”

Launer holds what’s known as a Royal Warrant. This means that the Queen has given the company permission to publicly say that they sell things to the royal family. In order to get one, a company must provide their goods or services to the royals for at least five years.

It’s a tradition that dates back to the 12th century – companies have always been eager to compete for the monarchy’s business. During her 65-year reign, the Queen’s given Royal Warrants to companies like Elizabeth Arden, Cadbury, and Office Depot. She awarded one to Launer back in 1968, and it seems she hasn’t stopped carrying their handbags since. That’s some serious brand loyalty.