A distinguished piece of royal motoring history is set to go under the hammer at H&H Classics’ inaugural Kelham Hall auction on Wednesday 10th September: the 1960 Jaguar Mk IX Saloon that chauffeured Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her children to Pippa Middleton’s wedding.
Estimated at £30,000-£35,000, the Jaguar played a central role in the wedding procession at St Mark’s Church, Englefield, carrying the Princess of Wales alongside Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who served as page boy and bridesmaid.
Finished in elegant Warwick Grey with red leather upholstery and walnut trim, the car remains an exceptional example of the marque. Its odometer records just 31,000 miles from new, backed by an impressive history file and V5C documentation. In recent years, the current owner has invested approximately £6,000 in mechanical upkeep, including attention to the engine, fuel system, and brakes, ensuring the car retains both reliability and period charm.
Oliver Fernyhough-Martin, junior motor car specialist at H&H Classics, commented: “The Mk IX carries a wonderful sense of presence – big, elegant, and unmistakably of its era. Its royal wedding connection enhances the story, but the low mileage, originality, and condition make it compelling in its own right. The Warwick Grey paint paired with red leather gives it a stately yet stylish air, perfect for any collection – or even another wedding.”
Launched in 1959, the Mk IX was Jaguar’s answer to Bentley and Rolls-Royce: a grand saloon that combined dignified presence with a hint of sporting flair. Favoured for official duties and diplomatic occasions, it projected prestige without excess. Only 10,009 Mk IXs were built before the model was replaced by the Mk X in 1961, making this royally connected, low-mileage example particularly desirable.
The Jaguar will join an exquisite selection of classic and collector cars at Kelham Hall, marking H&H Classics’ debut auction at the historic Nottinghamshire venue.
