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We can't believe we nearly missed Countess Sophie's VERY sassy clutch bag

Another for the collection!

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Fiona Ward
Acting Fashion and Beauty Editor
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The Countess of Wessex is partial to a statement handbag, and her recent appearance at Wimbledon proved she has added another quirky accessory to her collection! During her visit to the tennis tournament, she carried a silver clutch bag alongside her gorgeous Peter Pilotto dress - but did you notice its brazen message? The clutch was embroidered with a statement that read: "I am not saying I am wonderwoman. I'm just saying that no one has ever seen me and wonderwoman in the same place."

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Sophie carried a statement clutch bag for her appearance at Wimbledon

Despite digging, we haven't been able to track down the designer of Sophie's sassy accessory - and most fans believe it to have been a personalised gift, perhaps from her family. One wrote on Instagram: "Sadly I [can't] find the bag's brand, I believe it has been customised. Wonder if it was a gift from her family." Another simply added on Twitter: "I love Sophie, I need this bag!"

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Sophie is known to love her statement handbags - particularly in bold animal prints. She has been spotted carrying everything from snake-print clutches, to Zebra bucket bags and cow-print baguettes - and we love her for it! The Countess also owns another personalised clutch - a leather envelope style with a golden 'S' embossed on it.

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A closer look at the sassy clutch!

For many royals, accessorising with a fun handbag is a popular way of adding personality - the Duchess of Cornwall, for example, is also a big fan of quirky bags. Her eclectic collection includes her colourful cherry-print raffia clutch - often chosen for tours abroad - and who can forget her sequinned 'Baked Beans' bag by British label The Rodnik Band, worn in 2015?

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Duchess Camilla is also fond of statement handbags

Of course, Camilla is also fond of classic pieces, just as Sophie is, and also owns a number of accessories by Chanel and the Queen's favourite, Launer London. What we'd give to have a root around a royal wardrobe - don't get us started on the shoes…

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