Royal Caravan marks 70 years with new exhibition showcasing its unique history and connection to British touring heritage
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Royal Caravan celebrates 70 years with special exhibition at Beaulieu
A special exhibition has opened at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, marking the seventieth anniversary of the Royal Caravan – a unique miniature caravan gifted to Prince Charles and Princess Anne in 1955.
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
Macaulay Nichol Content Editor: Caravans
Built by Rollalong Caravans Ltd
Built by Rollalong Caravans Ltd in Hampshire, the caravan was a gift from the Caravan and Motorhome Club in recognition of the Duke of Edinburgh’s patronage.
Designed to be roadworthy and fully equipped, the 6ft 9in-long caravan included interior lights, working fittings, and custom furnishings such as a Poole Pottery tea set and Beatrix Potter books.
British caravanning heritage
Initially towed by a specially modified Hillman Husky in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, the caravan was later rediscovered at Sandringham, refurbished in 1982 and again in 2007. It has since appeared at Buckingham Palace, the Royal Automobile Club and Compton Verney, and now resides at Beaulieu with the kind permission of HRH The Princess Royal.
To mark its seventieth year, the Caravan and Motorhome Club Collection has curated a new exhibition, featuring photos and artefacts from the caravan’s past. The display runs throughout 2025 and highlights not only a royal childhood story but also a key piece of British caravanning heritage.
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