Queen Elizabeth II, renowned for her unwavering dedication to royal duties, has encountered numerous important figures, celebrities, and intriguing individuals throughout her life.

With decades of experience in royal engagements, she has mastered the art of small talk, leaving those she converses with feeling valued and significant.

However, it is not surprising that even the Queen occasionally grows weary of certain conversations.

In such instances, she employs subtle signals using her handbag and wedding ring to discreetly convey her desire to move on.

Renowned royal historian Hugo Vickers revealed that it would be a cause for concern if, while engaged in conversation with the Queen, one were to witness her handbag shifting from one hand to the other.

In the absence of her handbag, the Queen resorts to using her wedding ring.

A discreet twist of the ring signifies her wish to conclude the discussion swiftly, while a more pronounced spin indicates her eagerness to depart.

Once her staff members identify these signals, they promptly intervene, ensuring a smooth transition.

However, they execute this task with utmost politeness, often providing a plausible excuse, such as the Queen being required elsewhere.

“Luckily,” Hugo adds, “they would let you down gently.

Someone would approach and say, ‘Sir, the Archbishop of Canterbury would very much like to meet you.’

It would be done gracefully.”

Not limited to public engagements, the Queen also employs clever strategies within the confines of Buckingham Palace.

It is rumored that she possesses a concealed buzzer, which she discreetly activates when she wishes for staff to open the doors and escort her conversation partner out.

This ensures that she does not become entangled in prolonged discussions.

Interestingly, it is not only the monarch who utilizes such discreet tactics to avoid being trapped in lengthy conversations.

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, employs a sweeping motion while meeting people in a line-up, skillfully evading the risk of becoming embroiled in protracted chats.

Similarly, the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, often carries a clutch bag in front of her, employing it as a means to gracefully avoid handshakes during potentially awkward moments.