Thursday, 14 December 2023

Lord High Admiral’s Divisions at Britannia Royal Naval College

Flag of the Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom
Flag of the Lord High Admiral

Lord High Admiral’s Divisions is an annual parade held to mark graduation of junior officers at Britannia Royal Naval College in Dartmouth. The Parade is attended by the Lord High Admiral (of the British Navy), or their representative. The parade has been held in December in recent years. 

This is the naval equivalent of the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Royal Military Academy. But unlike the parade at Sandhurst, this is not usually attended annually (or almost annually) by a member of the Royal Family. 

Lord High Admiral

The Lord High Admiral is the ceremonial head of the British Royal Navy. There is no requirement that the monarch holds this position.
  • Office in commission 1828 -1964
  • Queen Elizabeth 1964-2011
  • Prince Philip 2011- 2021
  • Queen Elizabeth 2021-2022
  • King Charles 2022-Present

King Charles III's Reign
YearRoyal Notes
Lord High Admiral - King Charles
2026 --
2025 King Charlespresented new colors
2024 noneChief of the Defense Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin 
2023
Dec
Prince William15 years after graduating
2022
Dec
Countess Sophie-

Queen Elizabeth II's Reign
YearRoyal Notes
Lord High Admiral - Queen Elizabeth
2021
Dec
Prince Charles-
Lord High Admiral - Prince Philip
2020
Dec
Princess Anne-
2019 --
2018 --
2017
April
Prince Andrew-
2016 
April
Princess Anne-
2015 --
2014 --
2013
May
Prince Andrew-
2012
Dec
Princess Anne with Sir Tim-
2011 --
Lord High Admiral - Queen Elizabeth
2010
April
Prince Philip-
2009 Prince Edward-
2008 Queen Elizabeth 


2006 - Prince Andrew

2005 - Prince Andrew 100ty Anniv of college. 

2003 April - Prince Charles

2002 April - Princess Anne 


1972 - Queen Elizabeth 

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