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Royal wave: The King enjoying spectacular views of the River Thames while sailing on hybrid passenger ferry Mars Clipper.
His Majesty was on board to hear how Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is making river transport more sustainable from the
Photo: John Stillwell Photography
company’s CEO Sean Collins.
A ROYAL WAVE: HIS MAJESTY
TAKES BOAT TOUR ON THAMES
King Charles III sailed with Uber Boat
by Thames Clippers last month, ahead of
the company launching the UK’s first allelectric ferry this summer.
His Majesty boarded hybrid
passenger boat Mars Clipper to discover
how Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is
making river transport in London more
sustainable.
The river bus service provider has
three hybrid vessels including Mars
Clipper that operate on battery power in
Central London, before recharging to
continue their journey outside of this
zone. Orbit Clipper, the UK’s first electricpowered, zero emission passenger ferry,
is scheduled to join the fleet in 2025.
Sean Collins, CEO of Uber Boat by
Thames Clippers, accompanied His
Majesty on the journey from Westminster
Pier to Blackfriars Pier, featuring some of
London’s iconic landmarks. His Majesty
enjoyed spectacular views of the Houses
of Parliament and London Eye
While sailing along the River Thames,
The King and Mr Collins discussed how
Orbit Clipper and the river bus
company’s hybrid vessels make river
transport more sustainable for
commuters and leisure travellers in
London. Welcoming His Majesty on
board Mars Clipper was a great honour
for everyone at Uber Boat by Thames
Clippers, according to Mr Collins: ‘We
were delighted that The King accepted
our invitation to board and experience
one of our hybrid vessels, he said.
‘His Majesty is passionate about
sustainability and the environment issues
that we touched on while discussing how
Orbit Clipper, along with our hybrid
vessels, will make London transport
greener and more efficient. One of our
core objectives is to make London
transport more sustainable, with Orbit
Clipper a key component of this ongoing
strategy.’
reflection and spiritual preparation.
The journey itself becomes part of the
pilgrimage – inviting personal reflection,
prayer, and a rare opportunity to
disconnect from daily distractions.
With scenic views and a steady pace,
the train provides a perfect environment
to embrace the spirit of the Jubilee –
a time for introspection and renewal.
Trains from cities like Paris, Madrid,
and Milan are seeing growing popularity
among those seeking a more mindful
journey. In fact, a significant increase
is expected in passenger volume on
these routes in the coming months, with
more travellers heading to Rome by train.
THE WAY TO GO TO
ROME
As the new Pope is
elected, more and more
pilgrims are choosing the
train as their peaceful way
to travel to Rome. Rather
than the rush of airports,
the train offers a slower,
tranquil space perfect for
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