READING BUSES is celebrating the King’s coronation by decorating one of its fleet. And it’s possible Charles III might see it when it goes past Windsor Castle.
The specially created royal livery will replace the platinum jubilee double decker that has been in service since last summer.
The design depicts flowers to represent the four nations of the United Kingdom – the rose of England, the daffodil of Wales, the thistle of Scotland and the shamrock of Northern Island.
It also features the official emblem of the King’s coronation to mark the occasion.
It was unveiled on Friday, ahead of Saturday’s big day, and is one of the firm’s stand-in vehicles, so it could appear on any route in its network, including the Green Line 702 service, which runs past Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace Road.
Reading Buses Chief Executive Officer Robert Williams said: “We felt that given the magnitude of this Coronation, the first in many people’s lifetimes, it would be a fitting tribute to his Majesty to represent the four nations of the UK and honour the new King.
“We are excited to see people’s reactions to this new design, especially in the prime tourist spots of Windsor and London.
“We hope many people take some amazing photos and share them with us.”
