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Royal Yacht Orders

Bow and crest of the Royal YachtRoyal Yacht Orders detailed the protocol and operational instructions for Britannia’s Officers and Yachtsmen. The following extracts provide a fascinating insight into what life was like on board.

Royal Yacht customs

Orders and memos

Passing of orders within the Yacht

Signals instead of words of command

Dress

Extract of dress regulations

Portsmouth daily routine

Royal duty reminders

Royal picnic equipment

Beards

Entertainment

Royalty and officers boarding and leaving

Flags and standards worn in the Yacht

“Britannia was unique. She was the first Royal Yacht to be genuinely ocean-going and be able to bring her particular magic to maritime nations in every part of the world”

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