Weekly Snaps
3 March 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 lady visitors wearing winter coats standing next to Britannia's shiny bell on deck. The lady on the right is holding an audio guide handset.](/media/9429/1.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221510360000000)
We were delighted to welcome members of the Grey Matters group from Helensburgh to Britannia this week.
![A Housekeeper polishing chrome tubes in the Engine Room. There are several wall mounted dials in the background.](/media/9430/2.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221511970000000)
Renata, Housekeeper, polishing the immaculate Engine Room at The Royal Yacht Britannia. The Engine Room was kept so pristine that there was a mat outside to wipe one's feet when entering, not leaving!
![A man and woman visitors stand with their backs to the camera outside on deck listening to audio guide handsets.](/media/9427/3.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221512510000000)
A complimentary audio guided tour brings to life the many fascinating stories from the Yacht's 44 years of Royal service.
![Two Facilities Officers stand on ladders painting Britannia's compound fence blue. One man wears white overalls and the other wears a blue fleece and trousers.](/media/9428/4.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221513170000000)
Facilities Officer, Andy, and Senior Facilities Officer, Ricky continuing the work on the fence which surrounds the outside area of Britannia.
![A chef piping the filling into a row of yellow macarons in the onboard Galley.](/media/9434/5.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221542670000000)
Amelia, Demi-Chef de Partie, filling delicate lemon and poppy seed flavoured macarons in the original Royal Galley.
![A close-up of a slice of carrot cake showing the sponge filling with shredded carrot and frosted layer on top.](/media/9432/7.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221543470000000)
Cake lovers will be in heaven in the Royal Deck Tea Room, choosing from a moreish selection including carrot cake with orange zest and cream cheese frosting, baked onboard by the Pastry chefs.
![An aerial view of a bowl of sweet potato soup in a bowl sitting on a saucer on a Britannia placemat.](/media/9433/8.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221543870000000)
A comforting, feel-good sweet potato soup was a special on the Royal Deck Tea Room's menu this week.
![A close-up detail of the crown on top of the decorative compass binnacle.](/media/9435/9.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221544140000000)
A detail of St Edward's Crown appears at the top of the Binnacle, which can be found on the Verandah Deck, outside the Sun Lounge.
![The bright orange blooms of Birds of Paradise flowers with green leafy foliage.](/media/9436/10.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221544650000000)
Striking Bird of Paradise flowers adorn the State Drawing Room in preparation for an exclusive private Evening Event on board Britannia.
![Two Coronation coins commemorating King Charles III.](/media/9437/11.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221546130000000)
Commemorative coins to celebrate the forthcoming Coronation of King Charles, are a souvenir to treasure from a visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia and Gift Shop.
![A member of the Maintenance team holding a paintbrush as he varnishes a wooden hatch surround.](/media/9443/13.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221574540000000)
Jos varnishing the hatch surround in the Junior Rates' Dining Hall, now Britannia's Training Room. The hatch opening is behind him.
![A man positioning the Britannia model in the display cabinet in the former Junior Rates' Dining Hall.](/media/9440/16.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133222316340000000)
Gary positioning the Britannia model in the display cabinet also in the former Junior Rates' Dining Hall, now Training Room.
![A short glass tumbler containing a negroni cocktail with a twist of lemon and orange.](/media/9445/19.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133221619800000000)
A negroni cocktail, made with Pinot Noir barrel aged gin, and made by our resident mixologist in Fingal's Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar.