Secrets of Royal Travel

The British monarchy were some of the first to adopt the helicopter to fly, even using helicopters to deliver their mail.

From the earliest days of flight, the royal family has loved to fly in style. We lift the curtain on 5 star regal luxury at 30,000 ft and tell the story of a royal love affair that shows no signs of abating.

A point of pride for the British, the Comet was the first commercial airliner ever made. The craft brought luxury to aircraft travel.

No frozen dinners on this train. The chefs know exactly what to make for royal travel, and anything the royal family desires is planned for and available – with the exception of one trip when the chefs received an unexpected request and were left scrambling. Find out which food required the transport police.

It was once believed traveling over 40 mph could make one insane, but Queen Victoria took the chance and made sure to do it in style.

Pack your bags for a rare inside look at the monarchy’s luxurious private planes and trains. Climb on board the “palace on wheels” and take to the skies for the five-star opulence of the Queen’s Flight.