A Medway based coach company has undergone a re-brand for the first time in its 48 year history - in honour of the Queen.

Coach commuter company, The Kings Ferry, which is based in Gillingham has changed its name to The Queens Ferry in a tribute to her landmark 90th birthday this Sunday.

In the run-up to the milestone occasion, the firm’s 40-strong commuter coach fleet will this week bear the new name on its destination blinds, while the company’s website will also change.

The company’s coaches are a familiar sight throughout the Medway Towns with 40 daily services from locations across the county to the heart of London, including Canary Wharf, Cannon Street and Westminster.

It is hoped therefore the firm’s new look will turn a few heads and bring a smile to the faces as the whole nation gears up to celebrate her birthday, with street parties and other celebrations.

To celebrate the rebrand, driver Simon Martin was on-hand to unveil a specially-liveried new coach.

Mr Martin said: “We’re really proud to do our bit in marking Her Majesty the Queen’s special birthday.

“I’m hoping the tribute will raise some smiles on the morning commute as the whole country gets in gear to celebrate.”

Ian Fraser, managing director of The Queen’s Ferry added: “All our drivers and staff join the nation in expressing our very warmest wishes for the Queen’s 90th birthday.

"June 12 is a monumental milestone in Her Majesty’s reign and we are thrilled to play our part in marking it.”