As the flag carrier of the United Kingdom, it's not surprising that British Airways is the airline of choice for the royal family. The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton has a special connection with the airline — her mother was a flight attendant for the airline.
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Historically, only the Royal Family had dedicated aircraft; government ministers would fly on commercial flights, rented private jets, or occasionally RAF-operated flights. Proposals to provide a new dedicated VIP transport aircraft, for governmental or royal use, were first mooted in 1998.
William and Kate have been known to occasionally leave private flight behind and travel commercially instead. Harry and Meghan also aren't above boarding a plane with the commoners. The Queen, however, does not fly commercially any longer. When it comes to air travel, her Majesty only travels via private jet.
"It was, you know, phones off straight away, which, again, you don't usually have to do."One British Airways flight attendant on board the plane described the couple as "utterly delightful." Yes, the British royals fly commercial.
In the same way that the queen has the use of helicopters to help her travel quickly and safely within the U.K for short haul flights, she also has access to private jets both for her personal use, as well as for the use of working members of her family and government officials.
When travelling overseas, The Queen does not require a British passport. As a British passport is issued in the name of Her Majesty, it is unnecessary for The Queen to possess one. All other members of the Royal Family, including The Duke of Edinburgh and The Prince of Wales, have passports.
For over 44 years the Royal Yacht served the Royal Family, travelling more than a million nautical miles to become one of the most famous ships in the world. To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Britannia provided the perfect Royal residence for glittering state visits, official receptions, Royal honeymoons a.
Prince Harry wears Rolex Explorer II 216570
He is currently sixth in line to the British throne (albeit he and his wife, Meghan Markle, have stepped back from their responsibilities in the British Royal Family). Harry was photographed sporting a Rolex Explorer II ref. 216570 while serving in the Royal Air Force.
The Queen has a private indoor swimming pool at Buckingham Palace, which has long been a favourite spot for the entire royal family.
Prince William previously worked as an air ambulance helicopter pilot after serving as an Royal Air Force Search and Rescue pilot. It's believed that he continues flying to rack up hours in the air in order to keep his pilot license.
Built to honour the Her Majesty the Queen's first fifty years on the throne, this one-off Bentley luxury car was created with input from the Duke of Edinburgh, Her Majesty's Head Chauffeur and Her Majesty herself, and it was used for official engagements for more than two decades.
There are currently five State Cars: two Bentleys and three Rolls-Royces. They have been used when the monarch is travelling abroad, and are also made available for heads of state visiting the UK, as well as for use by senior members of the Royal Family on official duties.
The Bentley State Limousines are official state cars manufactured by Bentley for the late Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002. The two cars produced were in service for the Queen up until her death in 2022. They have most recently been in service for King Charles III.
In addition to running a large number of road vehicles, Royal Mail uses trains, a ship and some aircraft, with an air hub at East Midlands Airport.
The RAF C-17 globemaster plane transported Her Majesty's coffin.
Today, the Queen's Flight is made up of two Sikorsky S-76C++, an AgustaWestland AW109SP, the Airbus A330 MRTT, an Airbus A321-200neo and a Dassault Falcon 900LX.
As for why the Queen chooses a bath every morning at precisely 8am instead of hopping in the shower, royal expert Craig Brown said: “She always took a bath because she and other royals believe showers are for people who are rushing out the door to get to work.”
While it's not a common sight, British royals Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and the late Princess Diana prove that denim is always a classic wardrobe essential.
Her Majesty leaves behind over $500 million in personal assets from her 70 years on the throne, which Prince Charles will inherit when he is crowned king.
Her Majesty was never required to have a driver's license.
The Queen was never required to take an actual driving test and was also able to drive without a number plate because all driver's licenses in the UK are issued in the Queen's name, according to the Daily Express.
Only the most high-profile royals have around-the-clock protection including King Charles, Prince William, and the Cambridge family. Lower-ranking royals are accompanied to events, however.
Queen Elizabeth II has been seen wearing her Patek Ellipse Ref. 3609 / 1 on various stately occasions. Upon its release in 1955, the 'Ladymatic' had the smallest automatic chronometer certified movement in the world.
From a sporty Rolex to a classic Cartier Tank, the royals' timepieces reveal their differing styles and loyalties. Queen Elizabeth is never seen without a handbag tucked neatly under her arm–or a beautiful gold timepiece on her wrist.
These include 19 State rooms, 52 Royal and guest bedrooms, 188 staff bedrooms, 92 offices and 78 bathrooms.
Nearly 80 years ago, that's what she was doing. Then still a princess, unmarried, and 18 years old, Elizabeth steered her single-cylinder BSA motorcycle through the slalom with a look of concentration on her face. It was part of her training as a member of the women's Auxiliary Territorial Service.