Kate Middleton gives rare glimpse inside handbag

Experts have been quick to dissect the contents of the Duchess of Cambridge’s handbag after a candid shot shared on Twitter bared all.

At first glance, Prince William and Kate Middleton could have passed for everyday commuters as they walked along the platform of a bustling UK train station earlier this week.

Arriving into Glasgow, Scotland ahead of the COP26 climate change conference, the Duchess of Cambridge cut a casual figure in black skinny jeans, a green quilted gilet and grey jumper.

In a photo posted on Network Rail’s Twitter account, the mum-of-three was pictured carrying a £645 ($AU1175) Smythson tote bag.

And if you look really closely, you can make out what Kate takes with her while on-duty.

The most obviously visible thing in the black leather bag is a silver folder – suggesting the Duchess was getting some work done on the five-hour journey.

Alongside this, Kate also packed her laptop for her few days in Glasgow.

Kate Middleton has given a rare glimpse inside her handbag. Picture: Twitter/@NetworkRailSCOT

But those aren’t the only items the 39-year-old as packed for a busy week of royal duties.

Royal author Marcia Moody, who penned Kate: A Biography, has previously stated the Duchess always carries four more essential items in her daily handbags too.

The first is a compact mirror – presumably for checking her make-up is on point, reports Mamamia.

If you look really closely, you can see some of the personal items she has packed. Picture: Twitter/@NetworkRailSCOT

Kate also carries a trusty lip balm as well as a sheet of blotting paper – usually used to remove excess oil or sweat from the face.

What’s more, the Duchess always has a handkerchief to hand should she need it.

The expert also claims the keen photographer is often known to keep a camera in her bigger bags in case she wants to capture some candid snaps.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission