The Royal Yacht Britannia is a hit tourist attraction in Edinburgh, but it used to be a commissioned vessel frequently used by the royal family. Many royal fans may remember it from a Netflix episode of The Crown, and the late Queen Elizabeth II was so fond of it that she even shed a tear when it was decommissioned in 1997.
The Royal Yacht Britannia’s bedroom
A photograph from 1998, reveals the room Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II used to sleep in. The modest-sized bed and simple in-room desk are a far cry from the grand palaces the family are used to.
The Royal Yacht Britannia’s dining room
An archived picture shows what the boat’s dining room used to look like when dressed for special dinners. There are multiple oval, wooden tables, matching wooden chairs and flowers and lamps add to the decadent atmosphere.
The Royal Yacht Britannia’s sunroom
One of the yacht’s sitting rooms has two floral sofas which wouldn’t look out of place in an actual royal residence. A collection of other furniture ranges from outdoor-style chairs to antique-looking side tables.
The Royal Yacht Britannia’s deck
Zara and Mike Tindall used the boat to host a pre-wedding party, and pictures from the event show many members of the royal family on the top deck enjoying conversations and drinks.
The Royal Yacht Britannia’s engine room
A picture inside the engine room shows the inner workings of the ship. The Herald Scotland explains that there was reportedly a doormat at the edge of the engine room to ensure it was kept in immaculate condition.
The royal train has been used by the royal family since 1840, and the nine-carriage Royal Train is equipped with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a dining room that seats 12 people, and even an office.
