Charles takes trip down memory lane with grandad’s motor

There was a link to his family’s past in store for Prince Charles when he made a rather remarkable discovery in Scotland this week. As he visited a garage in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, the heir to the throne was shown an ancient Land Rover which belonged to his late grandfather, King George VI.

Charles - in the town to visit local businesses with his wife the Duchess of Cornwall - closely inspected the vehicle, which has been sitting in the garage for the last 40 years. It was used by King George during the monarch’s stays at nearby Balmoral Castle.

“The Prince was very interested in it,” says garage owner Robert Pringle, who bought the car in 1966. “He was delighted.”

Though the Land Rover has fallen into disrepair since its royal transport heyday, Robert aims to restore it to its former glory. “We are planning to do it up,” he reveals. “It is a beautiful car and it still runs well.”

Source: hellomagazine

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September 25, 2007 | Filed Under News Today, DAILY FEED

 
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2 Responses to “Charles takes trip down memory lane with grandad’s motor”

  1. ShandiStegg on November 20th, 2007 10:14 pm

    I love old cars :]. Can I see a picture?

  2. robert pringle on November 25th, 2007 11:16 pm

    if you want to see a picture of the landrover
    go to google put in robert pringle landrover click on bbc news there is a picture there cheers again from robert

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