King Charles III was gifted a $410K Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II by King of Bahrain and it bears an especially personal license plate
Published on Jun 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Jun 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Mason Jones
When King Charles III was gifted a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II by the King of Bahrain, there was no doubt this was a special car – even its license plate carried a significant meaning.
What’s a $410,000 car between two Royals, right?
This Rolls-Royce was given to the British monarch as a gift for his coronation back in 2023.
In the years since, it’s been spotted out on the roads bearing a notable license plate.
King Charles III received this Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II as a gift
The King of Bahrain, Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa, gifted King Charles III the luxurious SUV back in 2023.
It was given as a coronation gift, and frankly we can’t think of anything more fitting.
Sure, Rolls-Royce may be owned by BMW – a German company – but does any car exemplify Britishness in quite the same way?
Whether it’s Marcus Rashford or Rowan Atkinson, plenty of British icons have been linked to the brand over the years.
But the Rolls-Royce gifted to King Charles III was exceptionally special.
It was sighted in January 2026 on the Mall, making its public debut, as it followed the Royal Carriages.
The Rolls-Royce was being used as a backup to the carriages, as it transported an ambassador to meet the King.
King Charles III was meeting the ambassador at St. James’s Palace.
This car won’t be a daily driver and will only be rolled out for official occasions.
Under the hood is a large 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine, making 563hp and 627lb-ft of torque.
That’s more than enough power, but we don’t see this car speeding down the road anytime soon.
The car is a real beauty, there’s no question about that – but it’s the license plate that really registered with a lot of people.
Why is this license plate so significant?
The license plate reads ‘NLT 2’, which doesn’t tell us much at first glance, besides the fact that it’s unusually brief.
But it actually has significance, as a callback to the late Queen Mother, who passed away in 2002 at the age of 101.
That would be his grandmother, for those of you know who aren’t read up on the British Royal Family.
The late matriarch used the license plate number on her Daimler DE 36.
King Charles III is no stranger to a fancy set of wheels
This isn’t the only Rolls-Royce to appear in the King’s collection, as he also owns a 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom IV ($3.92 million), a 1962 Rolls-Royce Phantom V ($3.92 million), and a 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom V1 ($1.71 million).
There’s also a Lotus Eletre (estimated to be $184,000), a Jaguar I-PACE (estimated at $92,000), an Audi e-tron (approx $65,000), and a BMW i7 (around $217,000).
And who could forget his Aston Martin DB6 Volante Series II, worth $2.63 million, and gifted to him by his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II?
All in all, his collection is estimated to worth around $15 million.
A brief history of Rolls-Royce
1904: The Partnership Begins: Charles Rolls and Henry Royce meet in Manchester, agreeing to manufacture and sell cars under the name Rolls-Royce.
1907: The Silver Ghost: The launch of the Silver Ghost earns the company the title of ‘The Best Car in the World’ after a record-breaking reliability run.
1915: Taking Flight: Responding to WWI demands, the company designs its first aero engine, the Eagle, beginning its legacy in aviation.
1940: The Merlin Engine: Rolls-Royce powers the Battle of Britain with the Merlin engine, used in the iconic Spitfire and Hurricane fighters.
1971: Crisis and Nationalization: Financial strain from developing the RB211 jet engine leads to bankruptcy and subsequent nationalization by the British government.
1973: The Split: The entity separates into two distinct companies: Rolls-Royce Motors (cars) and Rolls-Royce plc (aviation/industrial).
1998: The BMW Era: BMW acquires the rights to the Rolls-Royce car brand. Leading to the modern era of luxury production at Goodwood in the UK.
Ben joined Supercar Blondie in February 2025 after being published by international organizations including LADbible, The Sun, the New York Post, and the Daily Mail. He covers supercars, rare and collectible vehicles, aviation, luxury assets, and the fascinating people behind them. His reporting has explored everything from seven-figure supercars and historic Ferrari collections to unusual aircraft adventures and extraordinary automotive discoveries from around the world. Ben has also gained first-hand insight into vehicle craftsmanship and customization, including visiting specialist workshops to see bespoke vehicles up close.
