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A snub? I was watching the American television coverage of the women's final of the US Open tennis tournament. The Duchess of Sussex and was cheering for Serena Williams, which is fine as they are friends. Maybe our tv didn't show it, but shouldn't she have congratulated the winner as she is...

Cars for arriving at the chapel Meghan was in the Phantom IV, I'm guessing the Queen and Prince Philip were in the State Bentley. Did anyone catch what other members of the Royal Family arrived in?

There's a nice list on Wikipedia under the title "Official State Cars"

It could be it was a lease. "Back in the day" and when they had the contract, Ford would lease new Lincolns for presidential use at I think $1 a year

I just imagine an ad like that Hornby royal train I hope it's OK to mention modelling of royal transport here. Models of the carriages and locomotives are regularly on Ebay and I'm tempted. As I wouldn't want just a shelf display, there would have to be a layout on which to run it.

New royal car In the TV coverage about Prince Philip this morning, I seem to have spotted a new royal car. All I saw was the right side towards the rear with the Queen getting out. It's dark green and I'm thinking Bentley Mulsanne. Might someone know? Royal transport is an interest of mine...

I have a couple of questions about Swedish royal cars. Does anyone recall an extended Volvo in the 80's? Is the current Daimler DS420 indeed black, right hand drive or left and does it carry numbers plates? Thanks, I'm a royal transport buff and modeller

Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida The Duke and Duchess of Windsor often stayed at the Colony in Palm Beach

I'm posting this here as a guess as to where to put it. Was an extended length Volvo used for royal transport in the early 1970's. I know a Daimler DS420 is in the current fleet. Is it right hand drive or left and I'm guessing it's black. Also, do they carry numbers plates?

Is there a royal mews and if so is it open for visitors?

Good thought. The "Globe and Mail" had a thumbnail sketch yesterday.

Upcoming Canadian visit I'm thinking about taking a long weekend to see the prince and duchess. Does any have a suggestion as I'm considering Charlottetown or Winnipeg. Winnipeg is a bit easier to get to from here and I am somewhat familiar with it

Travel to Balmoral How does the Royal Family typically travel to Balmoral?

Somehow I've not been stopping by of late, but it's nice being back

Email protocol What is the correct form of address when corresponding via email to a person who's a princess? We've been in contact with each other regarding a fashion accessories line she has and she refers to me by my first name and signs with just her first name. I just want to get this...