As we are all housebound, we thought we'd use this time to explore some of Britain's incredible art & artefacts - whilst pairing them with our bags. This is how we find our fun these days!

FOREGROUND London Tan, Bonnie bag.

BACKGROUND A vase from Johan Zoffany's portrait of Queen Charlotte. German born Charlotte (1744–1818) was queen to George III; her granddaughter was Queen Victoria.

"I am of the opinion that if women had the same advantages as men in their education they might do as well." - Queen Charlotte

Evidence suggests Queen Charlotte was the first biracial member of the British royals, with her heritage stemming from black relatives of the Portuguese Royal family.

Charlotte was regarded as an enlightened thinker of her time. She established one of the first maternity hospitals in Europe in 1739, which is still in existence as Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital. The Queen herself had 15 children, which possibly explains the need for a maternity hospital!

Scientifically minded she had a particular love for botany, as Zoffany's vase represents.

📸 This portrait is part of The Royal Collection Trust. NIXEY is a proud supplier to Holyroodhouse Palace, a property of The Royal Collection Trust.