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A look at King Charles III's car collection, valued at $15 million

A look at King Charles III's car collection, valued at $15 million   The coach was commissioned by King George III and built in 1760, according to Buckingham Palace, and has been used at every coronation since 1831. It is scheduled to carry Charles and his wife Queen Camilla in a procession from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace on coronation day. The ornate, gilded coach is valued at around $2 million, Nationwide said. According to the palace, it will be drawn by eight Windsor Grey horses on coronation day and, "due to its weight" of almost 4.5 tons, "will travel at walking pace." The third most expensive car in the king's garage(s) is a 1965 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. The sports car valued by Nationwide at just over $1.2 million was a 21st birthday present from his parents — but the royal did make some distinct modifications.Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002. / Credit: Fiona Hanson/PA Images/GettyThe interior of the vehicles ca...
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Luxury London hotel launches King’s coronation package for £13,000 per night

Luxury London hotel launches King’s coronation package for £13,000 per night The Crown Jewels Experience includes an overnight stay in the Royal Suite (Hotel Café Royal) A luxury London hotel has launched a King’s coronation package, which will set guests back a right royal £13,000 per night. The Crown Jewels Experience is available to book at Hotel Café Royal, fittingly located on Regent Street, and includes an overnight stay in the Royal Suite. The experience also provides guests with a trip to the Tower of London outside normal tourist visiting hours in a chauffeur-driven limo, plus a personal tour of the historical building by a Beefeater. This memorable event will then be followed by a champagne reception and private viewing of the real crown jewels and royal collection at Jewels House. Treasures in the collection include pieces used during historical coronations, such as the 17th-century solid gold St Edward’s Crown and Sovereign’s Orb, as well as the 20th-century Imperial State ...
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