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ROLL'S ROYCE of Queen Elizabeth II
The WINDSOR family has, since the 50's, chosen the brand ROLL'S ROYCE / BENTLEY as supplier of the British Royal Family.
DAIMLER DE36 Straight Hooper limousine Landaulette
Previously the British royal family rode in DAIMLER limousines including the DE36 Straight Hooper limousine Landaulette, as seen here at the beginning of Queen Elizabeth II's reign in a London street on June 04, 1953.
During a tour in the South Pacific in New Zealand and Australia, early 1954, DAIMLER was still present to transport the royal couple, as seen here in Auckland
Arrival of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband in Sydney
But these DAIMLER Landaulettes were ordered by the two countries and not by the Royal Household.
Official Fleet of Daimler for the Queen's visit to Wellington in New Zealand on 09/01/1954
Six DAIMLER for Australia and six for New Zealand as you can see on the picture above.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM IV 1954 and PHANTOM VI of 1978
It is the influence of the Duke of Edimbourgh, husband of the Queen Elizabeth II who decides, whereas she is not yet Queen, to adopt a more modern and comfortable car than the limousines DAIMLER and LANCHESTER.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM IV 1954 during a displacement of the Queen in Sierra Leone
ROLL'S ROYCE is going to create a rare limousine built in 18 copies: the PHANTOM IV.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM IV - 1954
It is sold exclusively to the reigning families.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM IV - 1954
The attention given to the finishing touches make these limousines exceptional.
Video in English presenting this model of the Queen
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM IV - 1954 at the wedding of Prince HARRY in May 2019
It was used during the Wedding of Prince HARRY and his wife Meghan, in May 2019. This one was used to take the Bride and her mother.
Accession to the throne of King Felipe VI in 2014
The Spanish Royal Family owns three of them, including a convertible model, and always uses them in different important Spanish ceremonies.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM V - 1960 -
In 1960, the mark proposes the ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM V Model 1960.
All the royal cars are painted with a black roof and the body in Royal Claret.
On the roof we can distinguish the panel of the coat of arms and a standard holder.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM V - 1960 - In the street of London
The Royal limousines do not have license plate.
18 years later, the ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI Model 1977 is proposed to the Queen.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1977 -
Like the PHANTOM V, the 1977 model has a panoramic rear roof which allows to see the Queen during her travels.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1977 -
Planned for the Queen's Jubilee in 1977, this one will be delivered only in 1978 following a worker's demonstration in the factory where it was built.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1977
This ROLL'S ROYCE was the first limousine of the Queen equipped with a more flexible automatic gearbox.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1978 - at the time of the Marriage of Prince WILLIAM in 2012
During the wedding of Prince WILLIAM in 2012, the PHANTOM VI Model 1977 was used to transport the Prince's future wife and the father of the Bride to the Church.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1977 -
at the time of the Marriage of Prince WILLIAM in 2012
One can see this large back window which allows to distinguish the future Bride of the Prince, the Duchess Kate MIDDLETON.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1978 -
at the time of the Marriage of Prince WILLIAM in 2012
BENTLEY and ROLL'S ROYCE are only one entity since 1931 until the partition of 1998.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1987 -
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1987 -
Always with the colors of the Royal House.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1987 -
This one takes again the contours of that of 1978 but the roof is less high.
ROLL'S ROYCE PHANTOM VI - 1977 et PHANTOM VI 1987
We can see this difference on this picture: in the foreground the 1977 PHANTOM VI and in the background the 1987 one. 
BENTLEY State Limousine 2002 -
In 2002, BENTLEY offered two "STATE Limousines" for the Queen's Golden Jubilee.
BENTLEY State Limousine 2002 - In the street of London
BENTLEY State Limousine 2002 -
Moreover, the tires are reinforced with Kevlar to be able to drive even if they are punctured during an attack.
BENTLEY State Limousine 2002 -
They are also equipped with a sealing system to isolate the occupants in case of chemical or biological attack.
BENTLEY State Limousine 2002 -
On the top of the radiator is a sculpture of St George slaying a dragon.
The Queen's Car Mascot" -
This ornament is called "The Queen's Car Mascot"
BENTLEY State Limousine 2002 -
And as on the previous Roll's Royce of apparat, they have a panoramic rear roof.
BENTLEY State Limousine 2002 in front of the Elysée Palace in Paris during the D-DAY commemorations in June 2014
Weighing in at over three tons, their V8s can propel them at over 200 kilometers per hour, although they drive more slowly during ceremonies.BENTLEY State Limousine 2002
They have a setting that allows them to drive at low speed and for a long time, without the engine heating up...
Queen Elizabeth II arriving at the Arc de Triomphe on 05/06/2014 aboard her Bentley Royal.
with the French President in a Renault Vel Satis
Video of this limousine in 2014 in Paris
Queen Elizabeth II used to travel during military troop reviews, or sometimes during celebrations, in this RANGE ROVER SPORT received in 2015.
Queen Elizabeth II reviewing the troops on 19/10/2017 in Hyde Park
This rather tall vehicle allowed the Queen to see the public or the soldiers during commemorations.
Queen Elizabeth II during the 300 years of the Royal Artillery on 26/05/2016
The body of this RANGE ROVER SPORT takes the colors of the English royal cars, namely black and Royal Claret.
Queen Elizabeth II during the 300 years of the Royal Artillery on 26/05/2016
The Queen could get out of this vehicle as any car...
Video of this Range Rover Sport at the 300th anniversary of the Royal Artillery in May 2016
Queen Elizabeth II during her 90th birthday on 21/04/2016
This vehicle was also used during outings of the Queen in the company of her husband, as here, with Prince Philip, in Windsor during her 90th birthday in April 2016
Arrival of the Queen during her platinum Jubilee on 15/05/2022
We could see in 2022, a Range Rover of last generation serve for the Queen during her Platinum Jubilee. Here she arrives to attend the "Gallop Trough History" at the Royal Windsor Horse Show at Windsor Castle on May 15, 2022
The Queen also had at her disposal a royal helicopter, the "Queen's Helicopter Fligth" which allows her to leave Buckingham Palace to official missions, where she needs to go more easily. It is also used by other members of the British royal family in the same context.
This helicopter is a SIKORSKY S-76C model and is in service since 2009. Its autonomy allows it to travel 640 kilometers with a fuel reserve of 30 minutes.
On the death of Queen Elizabeth II, her son, King Charles III travelled in various Roll's Royce indicating that he was the King, with, on this occasion, on the roof, the coat of arms of the Royal Family.
Arrival of the Queen's hearse on 13/09/2022 in front of Bucckingham Palace in London
Jaguar XJ State Limousine of the English Royal Family 
The Royal Family of England uses BENTLEY MULSANNE cars to travel between Royal Palaces, airports or on official visit.
Here during a visit by the Sister of Queen Elizabeth II and
Princess Kate MIDDLETON, wife of Prince Harry, son of King Charles
III
Bentley Mulsanne for the British Royal Family The convoys through the streets of London are organised like those of the Prime Minister, with motor escort and protection service.
Bentley Mulsanne for the British Royal Family Here's one ready to go after an official ceremony.
Queen Elizabeth II began driving this type of vehicle in 2012.
This is the model that will go on sale at a luxury car retailer in 2023.
This is the rear view.
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