Speaking of money. The Queen.

One of her subjects once referred to the Queen as "The Lady with the Handbag."


She is rarely seen without one in public. It is a question that has never received a satisfactory answer as to what lies within the depths of a woman's handbag, but be assured, Queen Elizabeth carries neither cash nor credit cards.


She uses neither, and the money that bears her insignia she rarely, if ever, sees.

Since she was crowned monarch 60 years ago the queen has never had to pass a banknote or use a credit card and has her secretary to write her cheques.

This all puts me in mind of Paul Getty, the founder of Eastern States Standard Oil (ESSO), who famously stated:

"If you can count your money you ain't rich"

To which the Queen might have replied:

"Mr Getty, if you can SEE your money you are not truly rich!"


Jubilate.

Ian