The King appeared emotional as he toured the Royal Yacht Britannia, the first time he has returned to the ship since his accession.
His Majesty took a tour of the yacht which is now in permanent dock in Edinburgh.
The visit came at the start of Holyrood Week, the traditional summer visit by the Monarch to Scotland. It is Charles III’s first since he became King and the stay will also…
In honour of The Queen’s Holyrood Week, we’re taking a look at royal history in and around Edinburgh. Our senior reporter Kristin Contino headed to Scotland to find out more about some favourite royal spots.
“Britannia is the one place where I can truly relax,”…
Everything you need to know about Queen Elizabeth's Yacht Britannia
29th August 2016
HMY Britannia by Tower Bridge. Credit: Lynda Poulter via Wikimedia Commons.
In service from 1954 until 1997, HMY Britannia is the former royal yacht of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. She was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the British throne in 1660…
