IN THE ROYAL SUITCASE

Her Majesty travels with a rather unique assortment of personal effects.

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Blood

The Queen and Prince Charles are said to both travel with reserves of their respective blood types.

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Black outfit

Many members of the Royal family travel with a mourning-appropriate outfit, just in case.

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Hot-water bottle

Well, we all need our little creature comforts.

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Scones

... as well as tea, clotted cream and jam, so the

Queen can enjoy afternoon tea wherever she pleases.

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Barley sugar

The Queen is said to swear by the sweets to combat

jet lag.