Rolls Royce is set to restore the Royal Limousine which was attacked by student protesters whilst it was carrying Charles and Camilla. The Car and engine manufacturing giant are also set to waive all repair costs.
The Phantom VI, worth quarter of a million pound, was a present from Rolls Royce to her Majesty the Queen in her silver jubilee year in 1979.
Owing the inflicted damage, the repair cost is estimated in the region of 10-20 thousand pounds. Protesters against the government raising the tuition fees, mostly students, attacked the royal couple using paint bombs, bottles and wooden sticks causing the car windows to smash. They also kicked and punched the car’s body. Unconfirmed resources suggest that one of the protesters used a wooden stick to jab Camilla through the open window. The Charles and Camilla were on their way to London Palladium to attend the Royal Variety Performance.
According to Senior Royal sources, Rolls Royce are currently carrying out the repairs. The car will need body work, repainting and new windows fitted. When it returns to the royal garage, the car will be back to its original immaculate condition.
Despite the attack, the couple braved on and made their way to the Royal Variety Performance. In the aftermath of the attack, Sir Paul Stephenson the Metropolitan police commissioner has issued an apology. Moreover, he ordered an inquiry into the incident.
