The Royal Train Is Basically a Mobile Buckingham Palace

Since the royal train is only used when there are a number of stops and a full set of engagements spread over several days, the dining room is used for entertaining on board. The table sits 12, and the place settings are laid out with the precision and attention to detail of a state banquet. Guests are welcomed on board with flutes of Champagne, Bucks Fizz, and chilled fruit juice.