Official files reveal discreet attempts by Buckingham Palace to influence the UK government's decision regarding the replacement of the Royal Yacht Britannia. In 1993, the government considered a significant investment in a new yacht, believed to be strongly favored by Queen Elizabeth II. Senior courtiers privately contacted Downing Street to urge the Prime Minister to issue a Commons statement highlighting Britannia's value. This request was rejected by the Cabinet Office, which warned that any public support would appear politically problematic.
Documents from the National Archives reveal Buckingham Palace officials discreetly sought to influence the UK government regarding the replacement of the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1993.
Senior courtiers approached Downing Street to persuade the Prime Minister to publicly support a new yacht by highlighting Britannia's 'inestimable value' to the nation.
The Cabinet Office rejected the Palace's requests, deeming such public comments as 'highly prejudicial' and underscoring the avoidance of perceived political interference.
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