Queen's Flight Memorabilia to Be Auctioned

A collection of memorabilia from former British Airways flight attendant Elizabeth Evans has revealed Queen Elizabeth II's unique in-flight habits during her tours, particularly in 1989. The late Queen enjoyed following route maps, drinking a martini before meeting guests, and requested specific mints known as Velamints during take-off. Additionally, she preferred using her own pillows and was not to be disturbed if asleep upon landing. The collection, which includes instructions for royal flights and memorabilia from various celebrities, is being auctioned by Hansons Auctioneers. The items were discovered by Evans' niece, Jo Smallwood, following Evans' death in 2017.