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1. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Diana,
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Princess of Wales on Honeymoon, Gibraltar, 1981
2. Her Majesty The Queen and President Nelson Mandela, Cape Town, 1995
3. Her Majesty The Queen, Commonwealth Tour, London, 1954
4. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge board Britannia in 2011
5. The Royal Yacht Britannia, Cowes annual sailing Regatta, 1996
6. The Royal Yacht Britannia being launched at the John Brown
& Company shipyard Clydebank, Scotland,16 April 1953
7. The New Hong Kong Convention Centre, 1997
8. Prince William and Prince Harr y, Lake Ontario, 1991
9. Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh,
Rotterdam, 1958
10. Tower Bridge welcomes home Her Majesty The Queen,
London, 1954
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11. Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
12. Her Majesty The Queen in the Royal Galley
13. Her Majesty The Queen with The Reagans, 1983
14. Her Majesty The Queen, Por tsmouth, 1957
15. Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh waving
at Concorde, Barbados, 1977
16. The Royal Yacht Britannia sails into Hong Kong, 1997
17. Britannia arrives in Cape Town, 1956
18. Her Majesty The Queen’s visit to Detroit, 1959
19. Her Majesty The Queen visits the Cayman Islands, 1994
With thanks to Marc Millar, Tony Marsh, Shannon Tofts, Paul Dodds,
Ruth Armstrong, Getty Images, PA Images, Beken and Crown Copyright
for the use of their images within this brochure.
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A sense of occasion...
a sense of history
Follow in the footsteps of Kings, Queens, Prime Ministers and
Presidents. One of the most famous ships in the world, on board
Her Majesty The Queen’s former floating Royal residence, you will find
the same high standards today as when The Royal Yacht Britannia
was in Royal service. The Royal Yacht Britannia in Edinburgh will
provide your guests with a truly unforgettable evening.
Attention to detail
Days of preparation go into every event.
The finest crystal, gleaming cutlery, fresh flowers
and personalised menus embossed with Britannia’s
unmistakable gold crest; everything is considered, down
to the smallest detail. On hand to help you every step
of the way, our team of event specialists will ensure that
your guests enjoy a truly memorable evening. From the
planning of your event to the night itself, you’ll have a
single point of contact, an experienced event manager
who will look after everything for you.
Exquisitely prepared
Our in-house culinary team is led by our Executive
Chef and his talented brigade. From artisan breads to
delicious petits fours, everything is freshly made on
board in the original Royal Galleys. We pride ourselves
on the seasonality, provenance and exceptional
quality of our produce and menus.
“The experience of dining aboard Britannia
was out of this world”
Be charmed by
her elegance, her history,
her majesty...
Berthed in Edinburgh’s historic port of Leith,
Britannia makes a truly impressive venue for an
evening’s entertainment. Welcomed into the State
Drawing Room, you gather with your fellow guests
for a glass or two of chilled champagne and a
selection of irresistible canapés. You are then invited
into the State Dining Room, where world leaders
and celebrities were entertained, from Frank
Sinatra and Ursula Andress to Presidents
Mandela and Clinton.
A Royal experience
Traditionally used by the Royal Family for cocktail parties
and deck games, the Royal Deck is now a contemporary
space with floor to ceiling glass windows. With spectacular
views across the Forth, it is perfect for everything
from product launches, to dinners and dancing.
The Officers’ Wardroom
The Wardroom is where Britannia’s Officers once dined
and is now the perfect setting for private dining and smaller,
more intimate occasions. Today 8-18 guests can experience a
feast for the senses with a bespoke six-course tasting menu.
When in service, a Wardroom dinner was a grand affair as
Officers dressed in their ‘Red Sea Rig’ comprising a white shirt,
black trousers, patent leather shoes and cummerbund.
For the event of a lifetime
The Queen always had entertainment for her
guests on board and we follow that tradition. Whether
it’s beautiful background music during dinner, or a
magnificent fireworks display, we are here to ensure
your requirements are met. We can even arrange for
The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines to perform
a spectacular Beating Retreat after dinner.
Sailing like a Royal
Imagine sailing around Scotland’s beautiful Western
Isles on a classic 1930s yacht, which was owned by
Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
from 1962 to 1969. Guests can enjoy sailing through the
stunning scenery of Scotland’s West Coast, as well as the
hospitality of the Skipper and crew, several of whom are
former HMY BRITANNIA Royal Yachtsmen.
Royal Racing Yacht Bloodhound
“Britannia is the one place
where I can truly relax”
Her Majesty The Queen
The Royal Yacht Britannia Deck Plans
There are a number of magnificent rooms available for exclusive use for evening events on board Britannia.
These can be combined for larger numbers.
THE STATE APARTMENTS
1. With a countr y house appearance, the
6. The State Dining Room is rich in histor y,
10. Are you looking for a venue for a small,
State Drawing Room is the perfect place to
perfect for an elegant dinner for up to 96
intimate dinner? The Wardroom is where
relax with a glass of champagne, catering for
guests or for an evening reception venue
Britannia’s Officers once dined and is now the
up to 100 people for an evening reception.
for up to 150 guests.
perfect setting for private dining or smaller
events for up to 18 guests.
11.Traditionally used by the Royal Family for
cocktail par ties and deck games, now a
ROYAL DECK
contemporar y space, perfect for an evening
reception for up to 150 guests and 96
for dinner.
1. The State Drawing Room 2 . Anteroom 3. HM The Queen’s Sitting Room 4. HRH The Duke’s Sitting Room 5. Grand Staircase 6. The State Dining Room 7. Royal Galley
8. Silver Pantry 9. Royal Pastry Galley 10. The Officers’ Wardroom 11. Royal Deck
The Royal Yacht Britannia, Ocean Drive, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6JJ, Scotland
Telephone +44 (0) 131 555 8800
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
Registered Charity No. SC028070