Hail to The Queen

ruising is a way where the sea opens up one’s soul, and nothing could be more historically exhilarating than on our recent cruise to the British Isles, where we were captivated by a must-see legendary sight in Edinburgh—The Royal Yacht . One of the world’s great cultural treasures, it was one of the highlights of our trip, a ‘bucket list’ destination if you please. We (my husband Rupert and world-traveller friend, David Lim) had set foot in no less than HM The Queen’s favourite private place. The Britannia’s 32-seater state dining room alone had been the scene of grand occasions hosted by the royal family for the likes of Winston Churchill, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela, Bill