On the Royal Yacht Britannia See Fabulous Chintz Fabric
The Yacht is now in the harbor of Leith, in Edinburgh Scotland so visitors can see what it was like aboard the majestic vessel.
A painting of former royal yachts was on display with personal photographs of the family.
Queen Elizabeth had her breakfast where the morning sun came through the window.
Her Majesty loved to write letters on her desk to send personal notes. Her sitting room was like an office where she conducted royal business. Official mail was either flown or shipped to her for enhancing communication. The light blue green sofa is from HMS Vanguard used by her parents during a 1947 visit to South Africa. She probably sat in the comfortable sofa to read important papers just like she did in London.
The Drawing Room is where Queen Elizabeth had conversations with important guests before lunch or dinner.
They were served by the Royal Steward from the pantry close by. Silver tea set was used for delicious Earl Grey.
A piano was close by for those who had the talent to play music.
Fresh flowers were a way to show warmth and personality.
Soft pastel pillows gave comfort to the guests and the Royal family.
The room could open up for a large gala of dignitaries.
Love the white and apricot flowers with vines and branches.
Queen Elizabeth wanted a fireplace but settled for and electric one because of safety issues.
The state dining room is the largest room for dining.
Conversations from Winston Churchill, Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, and Mahatma Ghandi all sat at this table at one time. It took three hours to set fifty six places for a state dinner.
Special place settings were a way of showing respect. Positions of each utensil were measured with a ruler. French menus were given to each guest as a souvenir.
Artifacts were on display on the Royal Yacht.
There were lots of places to sit and relax to have conversations or read a good book. The Wardroom Anteroom was the Officers main space to watch television or play games.
The choice of four chairs allows everyone to sit comforably. Perhaps they chose to listen to the radio.
Here is an up-close photograph of the lovely fabric chosen.
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