2 h. ago After 123 years, the royal train hits the buffers: First ridden by King Edward VII, Charles deems running costs 'unjustifiable'

King Charles has decided the £1.5million annual running costs are unjustifiable in the current economic climate, and it will be decommissioned in 2027.

Events

3 h. ago King Charles to retire iconic Royal Train that was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth

The train, introduced in 1977 and powered by biofuel, will be retired next year due to rising costs.

Politics

4 h. ago King Charles axes one of late Queen's favourite things so he can do up Buckingam Palace

The Royal Train has been axed by the King as he bids 'the fondest of farewells' to the mode of transport which was the Queen's favourite throughout her reign

Politics

4 h. ago King Charles brings royal train that once ran to Balmoral to an end

The royal train once travelled as far north as Scotland and to Balmoral, but has now been decommissioned.

Politics

4 h. ago Royal Family have travelled by train for more than 180 years

Queen Victoria commissioned a special pair of coaches built by the London & North Western Railway in 1869 and so began a succession of royal trains.

Politics

4 h. ago Royal train to be decommissioned following review, reveal royal accounts

The Sovereign Grant is funded by the taxpayer in exchange for the King’s surrender of the revenue from the Crown Estate.

Events

4 h. ago Royal train to be decommissioned following decades of service

The eight-carriage train will stop running in early 2027, according to the annual royal accounts

Events

4 h. ago Royal train to be retired as King Charles seeks to modernise monarchy

Palace accounts show Treasury finding to remain at £86.3m, while duchy of Cornwall will waive some charity rentsThe royal family’s private “royal train” will be decommissioned as part of King Charles’s drive to modernise the monarchy and reduce costs.The train has been used to transport members of the royal family around Britain’s railway network since 1840, but it has become increasingly costly to maintain and store. Rolling stock from the 1980s would need to be updated for modern railway networks, and two new more fuel-efficient helicopters offer a suitable alternative. Continue reading...

Politics

4 h. ago King Charles axes beloved Royal Train as Royal Family's cost to taxpayer revealed

The King will bid the "fondest of farewells" to the Royal Train after approving its decommissioning next year as the royals' cost to the taxpayer has been revealed

Economics

4 d. ago Who's next for UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall after quitter Jon Jones ducks fight

UFC ULTIMATE INSIDER COLUMN: President Dana White confirmed the company's worst-kept secret as Jon Jones retired without facing British heavyweight king Tom Aspinall in a unification clash

Sport

1 week ago Royal expert claims Prince William's key personality trait is playing a pivotal role in modernising the monarchy

Today, is Prince WIlliam's 43rd birthday and in his now decades of public service he has proven himself to be one of the most down to earth members of the Royal Family .

Politics

1 week ago Truth about Princess Charlene's marriage to Prince Albert: How she's seeking solace with Brigitte Macron after toxic photo rumour

There are many reasons why Princess Charlene of Monaco and Brigitte Macron might get along... Let's be diplomatic - they both have difficult relationships with their husbands.

Politics

2 w. ago Tyson Fury has earned millions but net worth is still lower than Anthony Joshua's

The 'Gypsy King' - who announced his retirement from boxing in January - pocketed several life-changing paydays during his glittering career

Politics

3 w. ago Exact date predicted for Tyson Fury comeback fight announcement

The 'Gypsy King' retired earlier this year following back-to-back defeats to long-time rival Oleksandr Usyk but has been tipped to make a stunning comeback

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3 w. ago Tyson Fury waiting for Anthony Joshua to sign deal for comeback fight

The 'Gypsy King' retired earlier this year after losing to Oleksandr Usyk - but has been tipped to make a dramatic return to the ring and face Joshua

Economics