Much of the information about the royals that were a secret until the 21st century is now publicized information.
The royal train is also part of the once-secret-now-public royal legacy.
Any knowledge of the train was a secret up until 1946.
Understandably, because royals then took the train much more frequently than present-day royals.
The existence of this luxurious mode of royal transport was made public knowledge only after World War II ended.
From Queen Victoria’s time to the present day, the royal train has been frequently used by monarchs.
And the annual taxpayer cost of the train comes up to 800,000 (perExpress).
Now, what exactly is this royal train?
What is it really like inside this extravagant transportation?
The first royal train trip was about 18 miles from Slough to Paddington.
Electric lighting and modern plumbing were also added.
For instance, King Edward VII ordered a luxurious green velvet saloon carriage furnished with mahogany and plush seating.
The tub had a red line to hint at the water level.
During World War II, King George VI used the train to visit the places bombed by German troops.
Understandably, the security measures in the royal train were upped during this period.
The train also had secret cabinets to store sensitive documents.
All these carriages which are now not in use are housed at the National Railway Museum in York.
The current version of the royal train is painted in royal claret a deep burgundy shade.
Since then, various modifications were further made to the carriages.
For instance, a shaving mirror was installed by the toilet under Philip’s orders.
As reported byExpress, King Charles has his own space with a bedroom, bathroom, and study.
Additionally, there are no double beds in any of the carriages.
The queen’s carriage was 75 feet long and had electric heating and air conditioning.
She also had a personal bathroom with a full-sized bath and personal dining quarters.
Her bedroom had paintings featuring beautiful Scottish landscapes.
His quarters also boasted a private kitchen.
What food is served on the British royal train?
In a 2008 article byThe Daily Mail, the culinary secrets of this luxurious mode of transport were explored.
On overnight journeys, the queen preferred to be woken up early with a cup of Earl Grey.
Who uses the British royal train?
This was his first time on the train since becoming monarch.
Even Prince Harry has not been able to ride the royal train yet.
Throughout the years, the royal corgis were also the train’s passengers.
Ultimately, the royal train is as luxurious as any other royal indulgence.
