At that time, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge embarked on the British royal train, which has been in use since Queen Victoria’s reign in the 19th century. according to People The train set, which has not been refurbished since the 70s, consists only of single beds.
This means that the prince and the duchess had to find themselves nicely forced to sleep separately during the journey – in their own beds reserved for men and women.
This time it is the Danish queen Margrethe (81) who is traveling, and the fans have noticed in one detail.
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Detail attracts attention
The queen, who usually likes to travel in the Danish Armed Forces’ helicopter, has in fact boarded the royal house’s luxurious special carriage – which takes her from Copenhagen Central Station.
Princess Benedikte (76), the queen’s sister, is also sitting in the saloon carriage. The sisters were on their way to Kolding to participate in a number of art exhibitions, after they received a clear signal on Wednesday to reopen after several months.
The luxurious carriage is filled with Danish art, design furniture and gorgeous colors. In addition, there is a special detail that now makes royal fans cheer.
In a picture of the train ride, published by the royal family itself, you can clearly see a large ashtray placed on the table in front of Queen Margrethe.
“The queen is welcome to smoke on the train! Love it », writes a user.
“Wonderful to see that some traditions are preserved,” writes another.
“And as the only train passenger in Europe, Her Majesty is allowed to smoke while she is being carried around,” writes a third, adding two laughter mojis.
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«Good trip – nice carriage. There is a long way between each time you see an ashtray on a coffee table. Can not remember the last time it was a natural thing in the home “, also points out a user.
Over the years, she has also received a lot of criticism from various quarters, and she has actually agreed to smoke less during public events. However, she maintains that it is all a private matter.
– It is my private matter, she has stated in a number of cases, according to Expressen.
According to the newspaper, she also once said that she abdicates if she has to stop smoking.
Ever since 1854, the Danish royal family has been transported around in various train carriages. The carriage Margrethe and Benedikte are in the picture, was given as a gift to the monarch from DSB (Danish state railways journ.anm.) When she turned 60 years old.
Despite the fact that it was once a gift, it does not cost much to maintain. DSB’s communications manager, Niels-Otto Fisker, has previously spoken to Danes See and listen that the royal train carriage cost around 300,000 Danish kroner to maintain in 2018.
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The amount covers, among other things, cleaning of the royal waiting room at Copenhagen Central Station, as well as expenses for locomotives, fuel, maintenance, preparation and driving.
Furthermore, it was stated that it cost about 150,000 for each trip the monarch wanted to take, but that since members of the Danish royal family have a free card with DSB, they drive for free.