Weekly Snaps

We were delighted to welcome members of the Grey Matters group from Helensburgh to Britannia this week.

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 complimentary audio guided tour brings to life the many fascinating stories from the Yacht's 44 years of Royal service.

Facilities Officer, Andy, and Senior Facilities Officer, Ricky continuing the work on the fence which surrounds the outside area of Britannia.

Amelia, Demi-Chef de Partie, filling delicate lemon and poppy seed flavoured macarons in the original Royal Galley.

A closer look at the finished pastel-perfect macarons.

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.

A comforting, feel-good sweet potato soup was a special on the Royal Deck Tea Room's menu this week.

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.

Striking Bird of Paradise flowers adorn the State Drawing Room in preparation for an exclusive private Evening Event on board Britannia.

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.

Put your best foot forward with royally stylish Corgi socks, available to buy from the Gift Shop.

Jos varnishing the hatch surround in the Junior Rates' Dining Hall, now Britannia's Training Room. The hatch opening is behind him.

Gary positioning the Britannia model in the display cabinet also in the former Junior Rates' Dining Hall, now Training Room.

Nigel applying black undercoat to the hull after sanding down the filler.

Nigel undercoating the new filler on the hull.

Stuart making up connectors for the Fresh Water Pipework on Bloodhound.

Steven applying undercoat to the deck in the Engineers' Workshop.

A negroni cocktail, made with Pinot Noir barrel aged gin, and made by our resident mixologist in Fingal's Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar.

Bread rolls are freshly baked onboard Britannia.

Kinnaird Head is a luxury duplex cabin on Fingal, with a relaxing upstairs living space, and perfect for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Glamorous details within Fingal's cabins hark back to Fingal's nautical history.