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The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh

Tuesday September 23, 2008

For more than 40 years, the Royal Yacht Britannia was at the service of the Queen of England, taking nearly a thousand official voyages around the world and entertaining heads of state and celebrities of all kinds. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip helped design the yacht in 1952 and took trips all over the world in the decades after, making Elizabeth one of the most traveled monarchs in history. With her every comfort in mind, she was known to say the yacht was the only place on earth she could truly relax. Decommissioned in 1997, today Britannia is open to visitors who wish to experience the grand old seafaring traditions of the British monarchy. A self-guided tour takes visitors through five of the yacht's magnificent decks, including the fabulous State Apartments, lounge areas, and even the engine room. It won't take long for you to admit that it's an awfully nice way to get around, if you happen to be the queen. Docked in the port of Leith in Edinburgh, the yacht is convenient to the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh.

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Posted by Victor Ozols
9:06 AM in Edinburgh, Sheraton, UK
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