Archiwum zagraniczne East News 2024-08
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The Late Queen Elizabeth II insisted on having a Martini before dining aboard Concorde, according to in-flight instructions sold at auction on Tuesday 20 August 2024.
Despite the fact that Concorde, the world’s first commercial supersonic airliner, could travel from London to New York in three hours, the British monarch would find time for a cheeky aperitif before dining with her guests.
The cocktail - also a favourite of James Bond - would be served 30 minutes before she received guests in the royal compartment of the supersonic plane.
The instructions on how to care for the Queen were collected alongside celebrity autographs and other memorabilia by the late Elizabeth Evans (nee Yarwood), from Moseley, Birmingham. She served as cabin crew for British Airways for 28 years from 1970.
Her proudest achievements including serving royalty and crewing Concorde during the 1980s and 90s when everyone who was anyone wanted to experience flying at twice the speed of sound.
The find sparked worldwide interest and a battle at Hansons Auctioneers’ Derbyshire saleroom (Aug 20). The hammer finally fell at £2,800 - around five times the lot’s £400-£600 estimate. The premium-inclusive total paid by a private USA buyer was £3,757.
Of particular interest are the royal instructions which detail how Queen Elizabeth would select wines for dinner for herself and invited guests, while there would be a cocktail service with canapes before dinner. It also states, “Her Majesty tends to like a Martini before her guests arrive.”
Charles Hanson, owner of Hansons Auctioneers, said: “People were fascinated by typed cabin crew instructions on how to look after Queen Elizabeth during a 1989 BA royal tour flight.
“Apparently, the Queen liked mints at hand for take off and a Martini before guests arrived. Royal comfort included having her own pillows and her dresser made up her bed. Also, if Her Majesty was asleep prior to landing cabin crew could not disturb her.”
Explaining the late Queen’s love of Concorde, he added: “Queen Elizabeth II closely followed Concorde's development. She enjoyed her first supersonic flight in 1977 and used the aircraft for state visits. The Queen of the Skies was seen as fitting transport for the Queen of the Realm. In 1991, Charles and Diana, then the Prince and Princess of Wales, flew supersonic during a trip to Omar and Pakistan. “
Celebrities whose presence on the plane is documented in autographs include Rod Stewart and Cliff Richard, actors Arnold Schwarzenegger, Patrick Swayze, and Warren Beatty and tennis champions Virginia Wade and Billie Jean King.
The result delighted Concorde hostess Elizabeth’s niece Jo Smallwood, 53, a retired police officer, from Solihull, West Midlands, who inherited the items.
She said: "I was aware of some of the things Elizabeth had kept from her career with BA but nothing on this scale. She married late in life, moving to Devon and finally Hermanus, South Africa. I found the items in her study following her death at the age of 70 in 2017. I travelled to South Africa to arrange her funeral.
"Having discovered this treasure trove relating to my aunt's career and experiences with BA, especially the fantastic trips on Concorde and serving the Queen, I found it sad that none of it had seen the light of day. This collection is a little piece of history that should be shared and enjoyed.”
Hanson added: “Elizabeth’s archive swept us back to the 1970s, 80s and 90s when flying on Concorde was a luxurious privilege enjoyed by the wealthy jet-set. Celebrities flocked to use its services and carrying royalty was the norm. Service had to be first class.
“We’re thrilled Elizabeth’s memorabilia reached for the clouds and hope the new owner will enjoy the aviation memories.”
Featuring: Charles Hanson.
Where: Etwall, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
When: 20 Aug 2024
Credit: Hansons/Cover Images
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