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Aug 5
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Royal Yacht Britannia - Queen Elizabeth ...

Lindsay Holiday
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When Queen Elizabeth II and her family went on vacation, they didn’t fly coach or take a carnival cruise. They traveled in style aboard Her Majesty’s Yacht Britannia. The Queen designed the ship herself the year of her coronation. This was her favorite place to be, where she could truly unwind. I recently had the opportunity to tour this historic yacht in Ed ... Show More
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