Is there still a Royal Britannia?

Is there still a Royal Britannia? In 1997, after over 40 years of service, the vessel was decommissioned and is now berthed at Leith Port where curious visitors can explore the majestic Britannia.

Does the royal family have a last name?

While the royal family generally doesn't use last names, when required on official documents and the like, the children of the late Queen Elizabeth II can use the last name Mountbatten-Windsor, a hybrid of the royal House of Windsor and the name their father, Prince Philip, assumed when he became a naturalized ...

Does the Queen still have a royal yacht?

There are currently no British royal yachts, although MV Hebridean Princess and MY Leander G have both been used by the royal family.

Was The Crown filmed on The Royal Yacht Britannia?

Did you know that The Royal Yacht Britannia featured in season two? Although no filming took place on board, we were thrilled to work closely with Art Director James Wakefield and his team of researchers over several weeks to ensure that the many scenes set on board were as accurate as possible.

What is the dress code for the Royal Yacht Britannia?

There is no formal dress code to visit however due the nature of the decks on board the ship, please wear sensible shoes, no high heels. Please wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing for touring the five decks.

Why didn t the Queen pay for The Royal Yacht Britannia?

In 1994, the Conservative government ruled the yacht too costly to refurbish, when repairs came in at a whopping 17 million, but then briefly walked back on their decision a few years later. However, when Tony Blair's Labour government won the election, and the new government once again declined to pay for Britannia.

Did the Royals get another yacht after Britannia?

A Sombre Farewell There was no immediate decision about a replacement, but the question of a new Royal Yacht became a political issue in the run up to the 1997 General Election. After the election, the new Labour Government eventually confirmed in October 1997 there would be no replacement for Britannia.

Why did they decommission the royal yacht Britannia?

A Sombre Farewell On 23 June 1994, John Major's Government announced there would be no refit for HMY Britannia as the costs would be too great. After a long and successful career spanning 44 years and travelling over 1 million miles around the globe, it was announced that the last Royal Yacht was to be decommissioned.