Airbus Voyager 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.
BOSTON (WCVB) — Yes, the British royals fly commercial. The first overseas trip by the Prince and Princess of Wales since the death of Queen Elizabeth II began Wednesday.
The royal family flies commercial just like the rest of us sometimes—and here is what you should do if you ever meet a royal. Prince Harry, Prince William, and Kate Middleton have been known to travel on commercial flights like British Airways, their most preferred airline, Ryanair, and American Airlines.
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.
A royal phone
As well as a number of private lines, the monarch's private mobile phone was unique. It may 'just' be a Samsung as many of us non-Royals have, but it was much more special.
As Sovereign, the Queen is the font of Australian citizenship. Our passports are issued in the name of the Governor-General as the Queen's representative. As Sovereign she cannot be a citizen of any of her Realms including the UK. As such, Her Majesty does not have a passport.
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.
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As for what the queen kept in her bag, royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith says the items weren't all that different from what normal women carry with them: a mirror, lipstick, mint lozenges and reading glasses. As for the rest of the royal family, they have their own dress code rules they have to follow.
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.
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.
But, not one to follow tradition too strictly, the Queen set her own standard and breastfed her four children, something which her daughter-in-law Princess Diana also decided to do as well, and later the Duchess of Cambridge.
And as to putting one's clothes on, contrary to popular belief the Queen actually dressed alone. The monarch also did her own make-up for most events, with the exception of her annual Christmas speech, for which a make-up artist was employed.
Like other ladies-in-waiting, she was not paid for the role and continued to serve the Queen until she died out of personal loyalty. When the late Queen was still travelling the globe in her role as Head of State, Lady Susan was by her side.
What Happens With Queen Elizabeth's Clothes? Queen Elizabeth never wears the same outfit twice at important events. Therefore, the sovereign prefers to either change her outfits and if she gets bored of them, she sends them to her dressers, who are then allowed to either wear them themselves or sell them.
Although it's unlikely the Queen binge watches Netflix while ordering Uber Eats to Buckingham Palace, it turns out Her Majesty does like to get her hands dirty at home - and even does her own washing up.
The Duchess of Cambridge came in close second, however, and, in case you're wondering, her sleep routine is royally similar to the Queen's. Apparently, she heads to bed at 10.30pm each evening in order to get a good night's sleep. The bling is stunning, obviously.
They reportedly earn $6.6 million annually from the Sovereign Grant, which they split, and each have an estimated net worth that ranges around $40 million.
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.
The Queen has a bath every morning, drawn by her maid while she sips a cup of tea. It's believed that the royals prefer to avoid taking showers, due to their belief that they're for members of the working class.
The Queen has a private indoor swimming pool at Buckingham Palace, which has long been a favourite spot for the entire royal family.
Despite the belief held by many Australian landholders that they own their land absolutely, including anything above or below it, due to the Doctrine of Tenure, the law in Australia holds that the Crown has absolute ownership - not withstanding any native title claims.
The Australian passport came in at eighth place alongside Canada, Greece and Malta, with visa free access to 185 destinations. Meanwhile the US and UK passports, which were once the top valued travel documents on the index, have stagnated in rank 6 and 7 respectively.
Queen holds six Guinness World Records - including one for her bank account.
The monarch was reportedly put into a state called 'twilight sleep' during labour, where she was given an anaesthetic and the baby born using forceps. The controversial technique is no longer used today. Indeed, when Her Majesty welcomed her fourth child, Prince Edward, she chose another method of delivery.