A monarch jetting around the world might be expected to travel in style, with stellar service, comfortable seats and lavish amenities.
And the late Queen Elizabeth II was no exception, flying everywhere from Australia and New Zealand to the UAE and Oman during her long reign.
Her last international flight was to Malta in 2015, and she visited 117 countries during her lifetime.
As one of the world’s most famous travellers, she had a number of specific requests and preferences while on board, ranging from the practical to the downright unusual.
The Daily Mail lifts the lid on Elizabeth’s in-flight requests.
Pre-flight tipple
Many frequent flyers have a tried-and-tested
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