It is often said that the Queen never carries cash. Is this true, and what are the reasons for this?

zbeckabee

The Royal Purse: As anyone who reads Majesty magazine knows, the Queen carries a comb, a handkerchief, a small gold compact, and a tube of lipstick in her handbag. However, you were somewhat misled by Buckingham Palace. The Queen does carry money on Sundays--a folded note of unknown denomination which she discreetly places in the collection plate. Other than her Sunday money, she probably has no need for cash. A press aide tells me (and believe me, how these people can breathe with their noses at that angle I'll never know) that she carries items "of a personal nature," but not money. Pressed further, she said you'd find what you'd expect to find in a woman's purse. http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a3_318.html Dec 10 07, 9:14 AM