Weekly Snaps
30 June 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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![Several visitors standing on Britannia's Verandah Deck, admiring the Compass Binnacle.](/media/9928/2-vevisitorsonverandhadeckbinnaclesun.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133325227180000000)
The busy Verandah Deck filled with visitors listening to fascinating stories about Britannia on the audio guided tour.
![A Housekeeper polishing the glass cabinet containing a Lego model of Britannia in the Visitor Centre.](/media/9929/3-housekeepinglynlegomodelglasspolish.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133325230180000000)
Marvel at the LEGO Britannia model in our Visitor Centre, which is over 11 feet long! Lynne, Housekeeper, polishing the display case ready for visitors to admire.
![A little boy listening to the audio guided tour on the outside deck of Britannia.](/media/9930/4-veyoungvisitorhandsetvdeck.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133325230620000000)
Younger visitors can enjoy learning fun facts in Britannia's special children's audio guide in English.
![Two chefs preparing vegetables for an evening event.](/media/9933/7-galleyjackekandrafvegperpforeveningevent_mg_6407-copy.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133325232160000000)
Jacek, Commis Chef, and Raf, Sous Chef, preparing vegetables for an exclusive evening event aboard Britannia.
![A woman holding a letter from Buckingham Palace.](/media/9935/9-generalinterestpoppykingletter.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133325232680000000)
Our onboard confectioner, Poppy, was thrilled to receive a letter from Buckingham Palace thanking her for the gift of a box of fudge sent to The King on the occasion of His Majesty's Coronation.
![A close-up of a barrel filled with bright red poppies.](/media/9936/10-generalinterestpoppiesinpartnershipwithbotanicswildflowerssustainability.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133325233310000000)
Vibrant poppies on the quayside contribute to local biodiversity, providing pollen and nectar resources for insects. We have joined with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and the Water of Leith Conservation Trust to plant a range of native Scottish wildflowers.
![A member of the Maintenance team sanding the outside of the hull at Britannia.](/media/9943/17-maintenancesteviehulllineatwatersedgesandingafterfillingandbeforepaitnin_mg_6618-copy.jpg?anchor=center&mode=crop&quality=70&width=430&height=340&rnd=133325276960000000)
Stevie sanding the boot topping, the area between the water lines of the ship when fully loaded and unloaded.