British queen Elizabeth II changes from state limousine Rolls-Royce to Japanese hybrid Toyota Prius about what it became known from sources in the Buckingham palace.

Elizabeths II propagandises "green" transport

So unexpected step of the monarch speaks Elizabeth's concern II concerning change of a climate of the earth, and also desire to march in step with a modern British society which becomes more and more "green", has noted a source close to royal family. As he said, the Buckingham palace has already consulted with a management of corporation Toyota about purchase of cars. It is expected, that royal Prius will have special updating.

As it is informed, in October "royal" Prius deliver for demonstration in Elizabeth's Scottish residence II — Balmoral Castle, where the queen is going to spend holiday. After that the definitive decision on that will be accepted, how many cars will be got and under what price, the representative of the Buckingham palace has noted. In London do not exclude, that intend to get some tens Toyota Prius.

For today the royal garage totals 8 limousines having the status of the state cars. These are three Rolls-Royce, three Daimler and two Bentley. In garage of the Buckingham palace there are also some cars Jaguar, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. All cars are completed Private Number Plates that all knew, that it is a royal host.

Rolls-Royce Phantom for Royal family