Prime Minister Liz Truss officially began her premiership in the informal surroundings of the Queen's Scottish home of Balmoral. Monumental photographs depicted Her Majesty greeting Ms Truss with the Monarch tradition of 'kissing the hands' to welcome the 15th leader of her reign.
The venue for the audience was the green drawing room, with the Queen wearing a blouse, grey cardigan, and a skirt of Balmoral tartan - and of course, a patent black handbag. While Her Majesty is rarely seen without the accessory, people were baffled that she didn't let go of it during the meeting, despite being in her own home.
Some say the Queen uses her handbag to communicate secret signals to her staff, depending on its position. Many others have questioned what she keeps in it.
