The British Queen’s handbag is a body language communication device.
It is used by her to relay secret and silent messages to her staff. For example, if she is finished speaking to a guest she will move it from one arm to another and her aides will politely end the conversation, or if she wants to abruptly end a conversation she will put her bag on the ground. And if the queen violently strikes you with her handbag, it’s a very bad sign indeed.
The Haus of Dcaligari 