Queen Elizabeth to buy seven million pound private jet
London, Sept 28 : The British Queen will spend seven million pound on her own private
jet, which would be the first in her 50-years reign.
Currently, Queen Elizabeth shares the use of VIP flights with Government ministers and
military chiefs.
The Sun reported that the Queen has asked four luxury aircraft makers to come up with
plans for the seven million pound royal plane, dubbed Monarch Air, and will personally
choose the winning design by Christmas.
The four firms approached to design the jet are Learjet, Raytheon Hawker, Cessna
Citation and Gulfstream. The Cessna Citation SOVEREIGN could be an appropriate plane.
The 82 year-old Queen decided to splash out on a plane after becoming fed up at having
to share the use of VIP jets with Government ministers and military top brass.
They often take priority, forcing her and other royals to hire other planes at the last
minute at vast public cost.
The Queen has taken a close personal interest in the new jet's design. She was
overheard asking: "Where will the Corgis sit?"
Last year, the royal family spent 5.5 million pound on official travel, much of it on
charter aircraft.
The jet will seat up to 13 people and is likely to be furnished in spectacular style.
Luxury touches are expected to include reclining seats embroidered with the royal
crest.
Ends PT
--ANI
