Australia is opening up more than it has for two years, just in time for summer.
Our calendars may be bursting with events however, wardrobes are about to be put to the test, and while we are going to do our best to update our clothes, we can’t forget about the power of accessories.
Summer bags are arguably not supposed to be practical but rather a refined touch to complement to your floral dress or bold pantsuit.
The most stylish royals we love, like Duchess Catherine and Queen Letizia, know how to masterfully enhance their outfits with bags that make an understated but chic impact.
From clutches to handbags, the options are endless, and you can make statements by experimenting with unique shapes like boxes or keep it classic with snakeskin and cream leather.
Whatever your sartorial whim is this season, our favourite royal style stars offer unparalleled inspiration, and we have found some affordable dupes to match.
Kate Middleton
Duchess Catherine carried this adorable bag in September 2021, and we love how she matched it to her blazer.
Kate Middleton
Peta & Jain Anna Mini Bag White, $69.95, Princess Polly.
Kate Middleton
The Duchess of Cambridge is clearly a fan of white box-shaped bags, and this accessory she brought to Wimbledon has endless wearability.
Kate Middleton
Amara Pinch Lock Shoulder Bag, $99.95, Olga Berg.
Kate Middleton
During a royal engagement in Stratford, Duchess Kate opted for a black cushion bag to match her pink ensemble.
Kate Middleton
Steve Madden BTerra, $119.95, The Iconic.
Queen Letizia
Queen Letizia of Spain styled her pantsuit with a lizard skin purse for The International Congress On Health and Nutrition.
Queen Letizia
Snakeskin Baguette Bag, $6.95, Shein.
Queen Letizia
The Spanish royal accompanied her floral frock with a bold pink purse for her appearance at lunch with the secretary-general, and she looked absolutely youthful.
Queen Letizia
Neon Pink Top Handle Satchel Bag, $13.95, Shein.
Princess Victoria
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden looks ready for the runways of Paris with this fashionable outfit and classic tan leather bag.
Princess Victoria
Bueno Destiny, $129.95, The Iconic.
Crown Princess Victoria
For this look, Victoria jazzed up her outfit with a silver envelope bag.
Princess Victoria
Silver Lila Envelope Clutch Bag, $24.99, Colette.
Princess Mary
Crown Princess Mary kept her look regal in 2015 during birthday celebrations for her mother-in-law Queen Margrethe II of Denmark by styling her outfit with a classic black purse.
Princess Mary
Status Anxiety Audrey Wallet, $109.95, The Iconic.
Princess Beatrice
Princess Beatrice made a strong case for the box bag at the V&A Summer Party in 2018.
Princess Beatrice
Morgan & Taylor Medina Top Handle Bag, $89.95, The Iconic.
Princess Eugenie
Princess Eugenie has never been afraid of experimenting with her fashion. So, it’s unsurprising she accessorised this Ascot look with her unusually shaped bag.
Princess Eugenie
Olga Berg Veronica Handle Bag, $99.95, The Iconic.