Being a part of a royal household definitely has its perks, particularly when there’s a significant occasion on the horizon. For King Charles III’s coronation a few years in the past, the royal household obtained an extravagant present. Not some uncommon jewellery or valuable gems, however a brand-new SUV. Properly, it’s secure to say this wasn’t simply any sport utility automobile. King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa of Bahrain gifted a Rolls-Royce Cullinan as a coronation current.

It’s simple to see why the Cullinan was chosen from amongst a big selection of ultra-luxury SUVs. The one BMW Group product with a V12 engine is, like all Rolls-Royce fashions, in-built the UK. Based on the BBC, the lavish SUV is listed amongst items obtained by members of the royal household between 2020 and 2023. Whereas the automobile’s worth isn’t specified, the high-riding Rolls-Royce begins at £330,000 within the UK. It’s secure to imagine the King of Bahrain splurged on a number of customized choices. In spite of everything, there’s no such factor as a regular Rolls-Royce, particularly one which should be match for a king.

Though the present was given to King Charles III as head of state, the Cullinan gained’t be his private automobile. As an alternative, the posh SUV will likely be reserved completely for official events. You would possibly surprise why the official items register is just being launched now. Buckingham Palace delayed publishing the listing, normally posted yearly on the Royal Household’s web site, for a number of causes. It started with the COVID-19 pandemic, continued with the dying of Queen Elizabeth II, and culminated within the coronation occasion that adopted.

The Cullinan was simply one among 268 items obtained by King Charles in 2023 alone, his coronation yr. Along with the keys to the world’s most luxurious SUV, the monarch additionally obtained an ornamental clock from the identical King of Bahrain. Discovering a present for somebody who already has nearly every part can’t be simple, however those that can afford such lavish choices all the time appear to know what to provide.

Supply: BBC