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Cision Canada
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
UNIQUE SHOWCASE OF VEHICLES USED BY HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II AT THE TORONTO DISTILLERY DISTRICT MAY 10-11
Historic Canadian display of five Royal vehicles from the personal and state fleet of HM Queen Elizabeth II A tribute to the long history between the Royal Family and JLR which proudly displays the Royal Warrant as an official supplier of vehicle to The Royal Household In April 2024, HM King Charles III granted JLR a Royal Warrant, and in April 2025 HM Queen Camilla also granted JLR a Royal warrant thus extending the relationship between the automaker and the monarchy TORONTO, May 8, 2025 /CNW/ - The deep connection between HM Queen Elizabeth II and JLR spanned seven decades and continues to charm loyalists and automobile enthusiasts around the globe. To celebrate the Queen's long history with the automaker, Land Rover Classic has curated a collection of the HM Queen Elizabeth II's state and personal fleet for tour with a single Canadian stop in Toronto, open to the public on Saturday, May 10th and Sunday May 11th, 2025, from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Toronto's Historic Distillery District. Exclusive Media Vehicle Reveal and Press Briefing: Friday, May 9th, 10:00 am, Tank House Lane and Trinity Street, Toronto. As Queen of Canada, HM Queen Elizabeth II had a special connection to both the country and its people, often referring to Canada as a "second home." It is therefore befitting HM that Land Rover Classic bring to Canada this historic exhibit of the vehicles used by the beloved monarch. Each model in the display has been carefully restored and is a tribute to HM, as well as to JLR which proudly displays the Royal Warrant as an official supplier of vehicles to the Royal family dating back to 1948 when King George VI choose an original model Land Rover for state and personal use. HM Queen Elizabeth II dedicated her life and reign to the service of the Crown and Commonwealth. She was an unparalleled presence among World Leaders who revered and respected Her Majesty's duty, wisdom, and grace. JLR is proud to hold two Royal Warrants as a supplier of automobiles to the Royal Family. The Canadian display includes: 1954 Land Rover Series I State Review vehicle The very first State Review Land Rover vehicle featured a custom-designed rear platform and accompanied HM Queen Elizabeth II and HM The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on a six-month tour of the Commonwealth. This vehicle was sent to Australia for that leg of the tour and is now under the care of a private collector in the United States. 1954 Land Rover Series I (NXN 1) Originally ordered by HM King George VI, it was used by HM Queen Elizabeth II and other senior members of the Royal Family at Balmoral. Land Rover apprentices restored it in 2010, and it now resides in the Land Rover Classic collection. 1990 Range Rover State Review vehicle The second State Review Range Rover ever created; this is featured in the image chosen by HM Queen Elizabeth II for her 1994 Christmas card. In it, she and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, are pictured attending the 50th Anniversary of D-Day Landings in Arromanches. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection. 1983 Defender 110 V8 A personal vehicle commissioned and used by HM Queen Elizabeth II, it was used on Crown estates Sandringham and Balmoral and was ideal for rural transport and Royal pursuits. The car is fitted with special equipment, leather seats, and a special radio system and is finished in dark green paint to Queen Elizabeth II's choice. With grab handles and footsteps, it is suitable for shooting and fishing trips. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection. 2005 Rand Rover L322 State Review This is the fifth State I Royal Review vehicle provided by Land Rover's Special Vehicle Operations. Like all State vehicles, this one is painted in the royal color claret and boasts hand-painted crests on the doors and tailgate. It features the royal crown topped by a golden-crowned lion, which is part of the royal Coat of Arms. The crown is surrounded by a garter bearing the motto "Honi soit qui mal y pense" (meaning shame on him who thinks evil). This symbolizes the Order of the Garter, an ancient order of knighthood. The specially adapted rear platform from which the royal party can look out has the same black leather upholstery as inside the driver's cabin. The tailgate folds down to reveal a set of steps so the royal party can easily access the platform. This vehicle was famously used to transport the then Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry during Queen Elizabeth II's ninetieth birthday parade in 2016. This vehicle is part of the British Motor Museum collection. Notes to Editors About Land Rover Classic Land Rover Classic is the official source of authentic cars, expert services, genuine parts and unforgettable experiences for classic Land Rover enthusiasts worldwide. Our team of highly-skilled engineers at the Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works facility in Coventry specialises in outstanding Land Rover Series I and Range Rover Reborn restorations and building the Defender Works V8. All enquiries from prospective Land Rover Classic customers should be directed to: [email protected] / +44 (0) 2476 566 600 / Important notice JLR is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts and accessories and alterations take place continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up-to-date literature, this document should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications or availability, nor does it constitute an offer for the sale of any particular vehicle, part or accessory. All figures are manufacturer's estimates. For more information on the full range of cars, services, parts and experiences offered by Land Rover Classic, visit: Land Rover Classic Channels: Instagram: SOURCE Jaguar Land Rover
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Aston Martin awarded rare royal honor by King Charles III
As the preferred motorcar for the titular character in the James Bond films, the sports cars made by legendary manufacturer Aston Martin have been an unrelenting symbol of modern Britannia. However, the brand will now celebrate its newfound elite status with the British Royal Family for the first time in its storied history with a unique distinction in its forward-facing branding. Aston Martin announced today, April 2, that it will display a Royal Warrant by Appointment to His Majesty The King, an elite status granted to firms that serve the royal family. The automaker was awarded the Royal Warrant last year; however, Aston Martin said in a statement that it decided to wait until the College of Arms made a new Royal Crest for King Charles III. What that means is that for the first time in its rich 112-year history of making high-performance sports cars, the wings of Aston Martin will sit next to the royal crest of the British monarch, a high honor amongst firms that do business in the country. According to the Royal Warrant Holders Association, over 800 companies hold Royal Warrants for their services to members of the Royal Family. For those unaware, or for those who live outside the British Isles and Commonwealth, Royal Warrants hold an extremely special distinction for companies that do business in Great Britain. For centuries, the British Monarchs and some senior members of the Royal Family have granted Royal Warrants, which show to the public that a specific company supplied goods and services so good that they are of a caliber of quality acceptable for the royals ordinary citizens and car enthusiasts, it may seem as if Aston Martin is showing off some sort of a 'royal seal of approval.' However, its CEO Adrian Hallmark says it is much, much more than that, especially for a company like Aston Martin. 'Our appointment by His Majesty represents a truly proud and historic moment for Aston Martin, reinforcing the longstanding and esteemed relationship we hold with the Royal Family," Hallmark said in a statement."Displayed with pride across our branding, the Royal Warrant is a testament to the dedication of our employees and our unwavering commitment to the values of British design, craftsmanship, and engineering excellence. Principles that His Majesty has steadfastly championed.' King Charles III has been a member of the Aston Martin Owners Club since 1973. The company has held special distinction with a Royal Warrant as a Motor Car Manufacturer and Repairer since 1982, when he was then known as His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. However, it now carries the arms of the sovereign for the first time. The King's DB6 Volante Series II is perhaps the most famous Aston belonging to the Royal Family. The Seychelles Blue convertible is a particularly special one to His Majesty the King, as it was a 21st birthday present from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II. It was also the first of multiple Aston Martins in his collection, including a 1994 Aston Martin Virage Volante. In 2011, then-Prince Charles showed off to the BBC that it runs on a special blend of E85 biofuel produced on the Duchy of Cornwall estate. "My old Aston Martin, which I've had for 51 years, runs on — can you believe this — surplus English white wine, and whey from the cheese process," he said then. In a separate 2018 interview with The Telegraph, the King noted that engineers at Aston Martin were not keen on the conversion, noting that they advised him 'it'll ruin the whole thing.' However, His Majesty doesn't take no for an answer. He told the paper that after the work had been done, the same Aston engineers admit 'that it runs better and is more powerful on that fuel than it is on petrol." The Royal Family's association with Aston, however, runs deep, as many distinct members have owned some of the firm's fine sports cars. In 1954, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, bought a 3-litre Lagonda Drophead Coupe, which was used to ferry the Monarch to school when he was a child. The next year, the Duke of Kent, the cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II, bought the 1955 Monte Carlo rally-winning DB2/4. More recently, the King, as Prince of Wales, His Majesty was on hand to officially open Aston Martin's manufacturing facility in St Athan, Wales in 2020, where production of the DBX was the first production car built in the region in more than 50 years. Additionally, the King's DB6 Volante was the unsung star of the Royal Wedding between William, Prince of Wales, and Catherine, Princess of Wales, in 2011, when they whizzed away from Buckingham Palace following a reception there. In 2022, the same car provided a grand entrance for The King and Queen to the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. In 2024, the Royal drip-top was proudly displayed alongside 75 other classic Aston Martins at the royal residence at Sandringham during a gathering of the Aston Martin Owners Club. Aston Martin joins an elite club of automakers in being awarded a royal warrant. Other royal warrant holders include Bentley Motors, Audi, and Jaguar Land Rover. Jaguar Land Rover is the only automaker to have been awarded all three Royal Warrants from Her Majesty the Queen, His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, and His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.
South China Morning Post
25-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Kim Kardashian reps Balenciaga and Dolce & Gabbana, Beyoncé sings in Tiffany jewels, Rosé carries Saint Laurent luggage and Timothée Chalamet wears Chanel scents – but is the age of endorsements endin
When was the first time you were sold something by a celebrity? Not literally, but you get the gist: think red lipsticks swiped on in slow-motion video; high-production perfume ads set against azure waters and rugged Italian coastlines; food supplements endorsed by lithe household names (many of whom are probably taking more than just vitamins to preserve their youthful looks). In today's fashion landscape, starry ambassadors giving endorsements are so ubiquitous, it can be hard to keep track of who's wearing what and where. It's been going on for a while too: according to the World Advertising Research Centre, the first celebrity in the modern sense to endorse a commercial product was the socialite and West End stage actress Lillie Langtry, whose likeness was plastered on posters in 1882 to sell Pears Soap. Before that, England's Royal Warrants bestowed on trusted suppliers a literal monarchic stamp of approval for centuries. To this day, you'll find the phrase 'By appointment to …' trumpeted by businesses ranging from Smythson to Burberry to Fortnum & Mason. Advertisement Balenciaga's 2024 Closet campaign starring Kim Kardashian. Photo: Handout In today's media landscape, reaching peak influencer often means being an A-list brand ambassador. Alongside her various entrepreneurial pursuits, Kim Kardashian reps Balenciaga, as well as Dolce & Gabbana; Beyoncé tours in and posts Tiffany & Co.; Rosé travels exclusively with Saint Laurent bags and Rimowa suitcases in tow; and Timothée Chalamet smells like Bleu de Chanel – or at least that's what we're led to believe in Martin Scorsese's promotional film for the scent. Even the more aloof fashion brands aren't immune to star power. Witness The Row, which in 2021 was tagged in Instagram carousels by actors Zoë Kravitz and Jonah Hill, who were both clad in the label's opulent looks, not long after Kendall Jenner was seen on several occasions donning full The Row runway ensembles. The label, helmed by former child stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen and famous for banning phones at its runway shows, has since dressed the likes of Greta Lee, Jennifer Lawrence and Ariana Grande for red carpet appearances. Greta Lee wears The Row to the Lacma Art+Film Gala in November 2024. Photo: AFP Indeed, in this day and age, it's a struggle listing luxury brands that don't dabble in celebrity marketing in one way or another. Designers Dries Van Noten and Rick Owens, both known for not loaning looks to celebrities or paying for A-listers to wear their designs, are two holdouts. French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels is a rare exception within its category due to its policy of not dressing celebrities for red carpets – a page on the brand's website entitled 'Icons of Van Cleef & Arpels' lists only four women, including Princess Grace of Monaco and opera star Maria Callas, all of them dead for decades. Then there's ever-elusive monogrammed bag-maker Goyard (the consensus is the company does little to no advertising at all) and fellow leather goods maison Hermès, which made a rare departure from its consistent celeb-averse strategy by dressing Nomadland director Chloé Zhao for the 2021 Academy Awards. Chloé Zhao wears Hermès as she poses with one of her Oscars for Nomadland (2020). Photo: Ampas/PA Media/dpa Clearly brands don't need celebrities to be successful, but in a world littered with influencers and infinitely scrollable feeds, expensive celebrity tie-ups are key to a fashion brand's ability to be visible and stay that way as the trends, and the years, come and go. This is especially true in Asian markets, where Thai heartthrobs and Korean girl groups are relatively direct, albeit transient, short cuts through which businesses can reach young, and particularly female, target audiences.
