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The Royal cars of the Queen’s funeral procession

A fan of cars and driving all her life, these are the signature vehicles assisting with the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II


The ceremonial funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II features over 3000 members of the Commonwealth armed forces escorting the Queen's coffin on a century-old gun carriage between Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace in London.

The marching forces are joined by members of the Royal family on foot, while others ride behind in a selection of Royal and State vehicles.


1978 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI State Limousine

Presented as a gift to Queen Elizabeth for her Silver Jubilee in 1977, the customised Rolls-Royce Phantom VI features a raised roof with glass top panel and panoramic rear window for parade duties.

The rear window has been replaced by a more sombre covering for the funeral procession.

The car was used to escort the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, to her wedding in 2011.

For the funeral, the Queen Consort and Princess of Wales are in this car.

1987 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI State Limousine

One of the last of 374 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI produced between 1968 and 1990, the secondary car is a 'regular' 1987 Phantom VI limousine. Like other official Royal vehicles, it is finished in Royal Claret.

Prince Andrew's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie are in this car.

2002 Bentley State Limousine

Based on the Arnage platform, two Bentley State Limousines were presented to Queen Elizabeth II for her Golden Jubilee in 2002.

The cars are armoured to protect the occupants, and in 2009 the 6.75-litre twin-turbo V8 was modified to run on biofuel for cleaner emissions.

The Duchess of Sussex and Countess of Wessex are in this car.

2012 Jaguar XJ State Limousine

Seen earlier in the funeral coverage escorting members of the Royal Family to Westminster Hall, this is one of two customised Jaguar XJ State Limousines in service. The cars use NGN-1 and NGN-2 licence plates.

2018 Jaguar XJ State Hearse

The Wilcox-built Jaguar XJ hearse that transported the Queen's coffin to Buckingham Palace earlier in the week will carry her coffin on its final journey to Windsor Castle.

In the final motorcade, the hearse is joined by a pair of long-wheelbase 2022 Range Rovers, both finished in Royal Claret and using MYT-1 and MYT-2 number plates.

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