Perhaps it was a PR exercise; firstly to show a photo of the Queen shaking hands with Truss so we can see the Head of Tate is still capable and, secondly, to emphasise Scotland is part of the UK?I suspect the security services wanted them to use separate planes. (Although, being flippant, it would seem there's plenty of volunteers to step in in the event of an accident or security incident …)The train was possibly considered too inconvenient? Up to two days there and two days back; trickier security issues at rail stations with fewer restricted public areas; perhaps more difficult administration arranging constant, reliable communications?The greenest and cheapest solution would appear to be for Prince Charles to deputise?
Michael Ixer ● 1013d