Royal train to be decommissioned as monarchy cost the British taxpayer £86.3 million in the last year

The King is bidding the "fondest of farewells" to the royal train after approving its decommissioning in a bid to provide “value for money” to the taxpayer.

Charles and other members of the royal family will rely on two new helicopters when the eight-carriage train stops running ahead of a maintenance contract ending in early 2027, according to the annual royal accounts.