 The "Morning Post" of 17 April 1899 reported The Royal Saloon is divided into two sections, the larger portion being especially fitted for the Princess of Wales, and the smaller portion for the Prince of Wales.In the matters of the decorations and furniture of the saloons the Company consulted their Royal Highnesses, whose choice rested on quiet, and at the same time artistic, ornamentation.The chief woods employed are Karri pine, Cuba mahogany, and satinwood.