The queen is to be made a vice admiral, reflecting the “high relationship” she commands with sailors, Royal Navy has announced.
General Sir Gin Jenkins, Head of First C. Lord and Naval Staff, stated that the honorary role would “further enhance His Majesty’s relations with service”.
The appointment will be formally made when Camila Visits Davonport Naval Base.
There, as a sponsor of HMS Estute, he will join a ceremony SubmarineThe end of the first commission of.
The honorary role dating in the mid -1500s includes the rear admiral Andy Peruks, head of submarine service, a formal presentation of a borg or penant, the head of the submarine service, recognizing the ongoing Royal Navy support of the Queen.
“The honorary appointment reflects the high relationship in which His Excellency is organized by all of us,” said the first maritime Lord.
Sir Gin, who is a royal marine, met Camila on Tuesday when she was Honorary Freeman and Stationers and newspaper manufacturers founded as Liveryman of revered companyAn organization associated with Royal Marine.
He said, “We are proud of the role of His Majesty with HMS Estute, as the crew, it really means a naval and as a crew for him, it is very important to them that it is the queen’s submarine,” he said he said. City of London events.
The queen joked him about not serving a submarine.
The head of the Royal Navy later said: “I think we will all recognize that having a submarine is a very special skill set, you will really have to be committed to the role and what you do for the country.
“It can be unprecedentedly rewarded, it is a wonderful feeling of teamwork on the ship, but it’s not for all.”
In Devonport, the queen and the crew will celebrate the achievements of the submarine in the last 15 years – the longest commission of any Royal Navy submarine in history.
The Hunter-Killer submarine will have to undergo a major overhaul on the Devonport Naval Base, allowing it to continue patrolling by protecting the UK interests for the coming years.
Commanding Officer Commander Christopher Bet, Commanding Officer of HMS Estute, said that the crew was very proud of the queen’s sponsorship and support for all ships since formally named the vessel about 20 years ago.
“His Majesty Rani has supported us from the beginning, she has shown a deep commitment to all aspects of our work,” he said.
“Their continuous engagement with our activities and achievements over the years is a great deal for us.”