Weekly Snaps
1 December 2023
Photography has always played an important role on Britannia. While she was in service, there was always a 'Yottie' appointed, nicknamed 'Snaps', to take photographs of life on board the Royal Yacht.
In keeping with this tradition, we now have our own Photographer in Residence, who has been capturing our very own Weekly 'Snaps' - a collection of snapshots of life around the ship today.
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![Two members of the Housekeeping Team assemble a Christmas Tree in the CPO's Mess.](/media/10607/3-housekeeping-anhelina-tetiana-cpos-mess-christmas-tree.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458273740000000)
Housekeepers Anhelina and Tetiana bringing festive cheer to the CPO's Mess as they begin putting up the decorations.
![A woman and a man from Housekeeping decorate a Christmas Tree in the Unwinding Room.](/media/10608/4-housekeeping-shelby-and-claude-christmas-tree-unwinding-room.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458274330000000)
Shelbi and Claude, Housekeepers, add the finishing touches to the Christmas tree in the Unwinding Room, where Yotties would relax after hours.
![A Britannia crested mug of mushroom soup and bowl of potato wedges.](/media/10609/5-galley-mushroom-soup-and-wedges.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458277120000000)
A mug of creamy flat field and chestnut mushroom soup coupled with moreish paprika wedges in the Royal Deck Tearoom.
![Several tables of visitors in the Royal Deck Tearoom. The sea can be seen outside the windows.](/media/10612/8-tea-room-visitors-view.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458281350000000)
Enjoy the sea views whilst sampling the delicious home-baked cakes and treats in the Tearoom during your tour of the five decks.
![A cuddly Corgi toy sitting on a box wrapped with Christmas paper. The toy is wearing a Santa hat.](/media/10613/9-general-interest-christmas-corgi-treasure-hunt.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458282180000000)
Spot the cuddly festive Corgis wearing Santa hats, hidden around the Yacht in our Treasure Hunt, fun for all ages!
![An embroidered hanging decoration of Britannia.](/media/10615/11-retail-britannia-ship-hanging-decoration.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458287680000000)
To remind you every year of your fabulous day visiting the Royal Yacht, take home a beautiful hanging decoration for your Christmas tree, available from our Gift Shop.
![Two crystal robin brooches.](/media/10616/12-retail-robin-indulgence-broaches.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458287970000000)
Add a glittering sparkle to your outfit this December with one of the Gift Shop's sweet robin brooches.
![A man using a long roller to paint the outside of Britannia. He is standing on a floating platform.](/media/10621/18-maintenance-stevie-painting-hull-paint-cat.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458306720000000)
Stevie painting the starboard hull in the distinctive shade of Britannia blue on the floating paint cat.
![The exterior of Fingal with a lit Christmas Tree at nighttime.](/media/10623/20-fingal-exterior-dusk-christmas.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133458310050000000)
At night-time, our five-star floating hotel, Fingal, is a stunning backdrop for festive occasions and celebrations.