Once they had made it, the group proceeded to the top of the Round Tower. They were then greeted by not only the royal couple, but also by two of their children who were coming along for the trip - Princess Anne and Prince Edward! John, Paul, and Ringo were (as expected) at a loss for words the moment they saw the grand airship for the first time. "Now I can see why you want us to come, Geo!" The latter remarked after everyone took their seats. "Heh, heh! I knew you'd be bloody amazed by this beauty, me chaps!" Replied George. Anne told her mother, "My excitement for this vacation has become stronger with the Beatles joining us! It's like a dream come true!" Elizabeth replied, "That's right, dear! We'll give them a Scottish experience they certainly won't forget, especially the newlyweds." The Corgis barked in agreement. "Okay, so we're just about ready for take-off!" Philip said when he finished a thorough checking of all their baggages. "Have your seatbelts been fastened?" John replied, "You bet they are, sir!" The others nodded in response. Philip exclaimed, "Great! SCOTLAND OR BUST!!" And so, with the Duke in control of the yoke, the airship's propellers were activated until it was in full motion in the sky at last. George and Pattie were officially on their way to their honeymoon!
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