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Royals take taxis to unofficial engagements as the Queen pulls rank on costs

Members of the Royal Family are using black taxis to travel to unofficial engagements instead of expensive fleet cars as the Queen tries to keep a lid on costs. Minor Royals Viscount Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto already regularly book Dial-a-Cab taxis.

Now financial advisers have devised plans for more senior Royals to use the cabs wherever possible - including Prince Harry and Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie. While lesser royals are already using cabs, will we be seeing Prince Charles in one before long?

Members of the Royal household staff, meanwhile, are being encouraged to use public transport or even walk to official events or meetings instead of using cabs.

A source said: ‘Chelsy Davy, Viscount Linley and Lady Sarah Chatto have all used the Dial-a-Cab service and this is a cost-cutting measure. ‘Viscount Linley is a great fan of black cabs, particularly those with the fake walnut interior, and Chelsy Davy has often called upon a cab to help her out.

‘Prince Harry, Princess Beatrice and Eugenie are all being urged to use the service whenever it’s deemed possible. ‘Royal protection officers are not worried about the security implications as black cabs are viewed as an excellent way to uphold anonymity.’

The Queen is well aware that cost-cutting measures need to be made, especially as her subjects are battling through lean times. Last year, for the first time, the Queen took a public train to Sandringham instead of requesting her Royal carriages, saving the taxpayer an estimated £57,000.

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IDFIMH

The Duke of Edinburgh still has his Metrocab as far as I'm aware.

I should tender for the contract, that would please old TF.

Are Dial a Cab 100% Hackney?

Yep. It's a driver owned circuit.

Although they do have a 'concierge' service for those clients that request a car with one of the big scab firms.

My understanding of 'concierge' service would imply a better standard of vehicle and service, is this not the case then

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Note to self: Just because it pops into my head does NOT mean it should come out of my mouth!!

GBC you dont have fake wood so your out
and you head would be even bigger if you had by royal appointment on the side of your cab