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Feature: A Journey Through the Royal Culture of Britain, Where Tradition Meets Innovation

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February 6, 2015

Feature: A Journey Through the Royal Culture of Britain, Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Feature: A Journey Through Britain's Royal Culture of Tradition and Innovation

Welcome to Beautiful Britain

Following the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011, Britain experienced unprecedented attention in 2012. The excitement of the London Summer Olympics likely remains vivid in many memories. Once the leader of the world as the British Empire, the United Kingdom may no longer be a global superpower, but its essence—a pursuit of innovation while cherishing tradition and prestige—is precisely what makes it charming and beloved worldwide. In this four-part series, titled "A Journey Through Britain's Royal Culture of Tradition and Innovation," we aim to convey the allure of this beautiful island nation.

Photographs by MATSUI HiroText by AKIZUKI Shinichiro (OPENERS)

Chapter 1: Exploring the British Countryside Aboard the "British Pullman" Luxury Train

Britain boasts the world's oldest railway history, and the era of glamorous continental rail travel began with the birth of the steam locomotive in the early 19th century. The "Orient Express," once a long-distance luxury train connecting Paris to Istanbul, the gateway to Asia, continues to capture travelers' imaginations as a luxury train today. The "British Pullman," the Orient Express operating in Britain, is a popular service that departs from London, tours the Kent countryside, and returns after a 274km journey of approximately four and a half hours.

Chapter 2: Enjoying a British Holiday at a Secluded Resort

London is not the only tourist destination in Britain. While the Lake District and the Cotswolds are famously beautiful, this chapter focuses on the "Royal Culture of Tradition and Innovation" by taking a trip to the New Forest, a garden city long favored as a royal resort. We find solace in the exquisite nature at "Chewton Glen," a premier country hotel cherished by travelers worldwide.

Chapter 3: A Lunchtime Drive in a Rolls-Royce

Open the car door, and you are greeted by a lavish interior, generously appointed with leather and wood. We embark on a drive in a "Rolls-Royce," a renowned British marque known for its royal patronage, heading approximately 80km northwest of London to Oxford for an elegant picnic lunch in the British style.

Chapter 4: Staying at a Prestigious Hotel with Royal Warrant

In the final installment of "A Journey Through Britain's Royal Culture of Tradition and Innovation," we stay at "Claridge's" and "The Connaught," prestigious hotels that have captivated not only the British Royal Family and political elite but also celebrities and stars from around the globe for generations. Experience a moment of royal culture within spaces of unparalleled history and prestige in London.