British Queen’s new coach made from Sir Isaac Newton's apple tree

YEREVAN, JUNE 4, ARMENPRESS. The new coach made for Queen Elizabeth II includes fragments of Sir Isaac Newton's apple tree, reports “Armenpress”, in reference to The Guardian.

Fragments of Henry VIII's warship the Mary Rose, as well as thestone of destinyare among the priceless artefacts incorporated into the bodywork of the carriage being used by the monarch for the first time. The handrails inside the diamond jubilee state coach are made from Royal Yacht Britannia timber and a wooden crown covered in gold leaf, which forms the centrepiece of the roof's decorations, was carved from oak from Nelson's flagship HMS Victory.

It is the second coach to be built in 100 years, by which the Queen will travel to the state opening of Parliament. The diamond jubilee state coach will be displayed at Buckingham Palace from Sunday.