Queen Elizabeth’s Official State Cars
The Bentley State Limousines are official state cars manufactured by Bentley for the late Queen Elizabeth II on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 2002. They were in service for the Queen up until her death in 2022 and are now used by King Charles III.
Queen Elizabeth’s Favorite Cars
Queen Elizabeth II loved driving British-built cars, particularly Land Rovers and Range Rovers. Her favorite was the 2002 Defender 110 with a diesel engine, raised suspension, and heated seats.
State Vehicles Overview
When attending any official or state duties, the Queen has a fleet of eight limousines to ferry her and dignitaries around. This fleet includes three Rolls-Royces, three Daimlers, and two Bentleys, each painted in Royal claret.
Vehicle Details
- The Bentley State Limousine Engine is a Rolls-Royce 6.75-liter V8 twin-turbo engine with automatic transmission.
- The Bentley State Limousines have privacy panels and armored bodywork.
- The Queen had her personal Jaguar Daimler V8 modified to include an armrest for her handbag.
Historical Events
- The Queen used a Rolls-Royce Phantom VI for the state opening of Parliament in 1955.
- Initially, a Mercedes-Benz from a funeral home was used as the hearse to carry the Queen’s coffin.
Additional Information
- The Queen had an extensive collection of British-made vehicles for personal and state use. However, she was exempted from standard licensing requirements for driving.