American Couple Reacts: Royal Yacht Britannia Tour! Queen Elizabeth's! FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

When we heard that Queen Elizabeth had her own Royal Yacht, we were not surprised and yet we were! This is our VERY FIRST TIME EVER AT LOOKING AT IT! We have loads of questions in this episode & hope you will help to answer them in the comments below. We love the name, Britannia! And now we of course want to go and tour this piece of history ourselves! Let us know if you have been. Please take a second to subscribe to Ben & David's Channel below, they make excellent videos! Thank you SO much for watching! If you enjoy our content, please consider subscribing to our channel, it is the BEST way to support our channel and it's FREE! Also, please click the Like button. Thank you for your support!

[@mpol701]

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.

[@sandrabutler8483]

The late Queen didn't own this along with the general misconception that the family own Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle etc, they belong to us the public, even the majority of cars are leasehold not owned by the family, Crown Jewels and many other things too long to list are not owned by the family, and they are our servants and the people who work for them are members of the household, members of the public are referred to as subjects, but they are here serving us not the other way around, which is another misconception

[@planekrazy1795]

Britannia was retired on two counts one was shown on the video, the engines were very old and needed to be replaced and upgraded also a lot of the infrastructure was also worn out so a major refit was needed. The government decided it would be too expensive is the second count. There is no new Royal Yacht as the government could not justify the cost, the Royal Flights aircraft were also trimmed back. It was very rare for the Royals to travel on Britannia, the Yacht would deploy ahead of a visit and the Royals would usually fly out and meet it in port. Saying that short trips were made with them on board, like Caribbean island hops and port to port trips around the UK, Mediterranean and north America.

[@SteveBagnall-gh1fu]

You always have interesting items, love your channel.

[@irene3196]

@@sandrabutler8483 Aye. Right!

[@whatsgoingon4815]

I have been on the tour a couple of times, the Queen had tears in her eyes when it was decomitioned

[@shelleydunxan2380]

She sure did. It was a very sad day for her when Britannia was decommissioned.

[@malcolmhouston7932]

The Queens sadness was due to the fact that it was the only occasion when she and the Duke were able to choose the furnishings themselves as all the Palaces strictly speaking , belong to the State.

[@irene3196]

Princess Anne wanted it scuttled in the ocean.

[@Dan.Dawson]

I'm planning this trip this year with the kids 🙂 do you have to follow a Guide or can you have a little look around in your own time?

[@irene3196]

@@Dan.Dawson You need to pre-book, Dan, and there is a free audio guide. But be warned, there is construction work going on around it and there are dates when it will be closed to the public. I hope you make it though.

[@unclegreybeard3969]

This ship was never OWNED by Queen Elizabeth II, It was a commissioned Royal Navy vessel and therefore crewed by Royal Navy personnel, while being owned and maintained by the nation through the budget for the Royal Navy. In peace time it was a floating diplomatic reception centre and in wartime it was to be used as a hospital ship. There have been 83 Royal Yachts since 1660. The main reasons for it's retirement was it's age (43 years is a lot for a ship) and the cost of refitting (a political decision). It was the second 'Royal Yacht Britannia' and (again due to cost) no replacement is being considered. During it's time in service it was also the only Royal Navy ship carrying the prefix HMY instead of HMS. There are also Royal trains, aeroplanes (English spelling) and helicopters frequently used by members of the Royal Family.

[@chrisbrown4002]

The Royal Yacht was retired because of that TURD Tony Blair (one of the worst Prime ministers ever) not wanting to support this rather Imperialist "Icon" (his view), not cost, it was only one ship in many and quite small. So please don't support the Cost Excuse.

[@abarratt8869]

Maybe it's just me, but I always thought it a bit odd that the money couldn't be scraped together to build a replacement Royal Yacht, but the same politicians thought it was perfectly OK to spend £20billion (up to June 2010) on involving the UK in the Invasion of Iraq and the occupation of Afghanistan, killing a lot of people in the process.

[@andygee8716]

@@abarratt8869 War is an huge tax write-off. Royal yacht... not so much.

[@mlee6050]

I thought they aimed for 50 years before retire

[@angelahawman4263]

My Mum's friend's husband, used to service the refrigeration units on Britannia. When it was decommissioned, they were invited to bring their other half to a dinner held in the state dining room on board, to say thank you. A nice gesture from HM.

[@louisemiller3784]

You both looked surprised it was built in Scotland,one of our main industries was shipbuilding, hence the Clydebank blitz during the war, which was targeting the ship yards along the Clyde. There are still shipyards, but unfortunately have been declining

[@john9508]

The Royal Yacht was used to evacuate people from Little Aden in 1986 but had to stay 12 miles off shore, outside territorial waters and 5 of its 6 motor launches were used to evacuate British and Commonwealth nationals aboard. Lieutenant Easson (Boatswain) had been awarded The Queen’s Commendation for Bravery in recognition of his hazardous work as HMY’s Beach Master during the Aden evacuation.

[@garyandrews9020]

What Ben and David didn't mention is that during times of conflict, Britannia was meant to have been used as a hospital ship. However, she was not used during the Falklands war for political reasons. There are no other royal rachts in service, nor will there be due to the cost.

[@skasteve6528]

Well they said it could be used as a hospital ship to justify the cost in postwar austerity. If that actually could be refitted for hospital use, it would take longer than the Falklands war lasted.

[@martynnotman3467]

The Tories keep suggesting one. I dont think Charles is keen.

[@joshua.910]

​@martynnotman3467 I'd comfortably suggest most the population isn't either, plus it's to easier a target for terrorism.

[@captaincorky237]

What about the Yemen/South Arabia evacuation? ( oh dear. not mentioned much. It might look like we got out with blood rising round our ankles)

[@devonsteve2347]

I believe she also used a different type of fuel to the rest of the Fleet as well, but that Maybe just a rumour.

[@scottmccarter861]

a few answers It was due for a refit in the 1990's and given the turbulent decade they went through The Government advised that they would not fit the bill. Both Prince Phillip and Queen Elizabeth II adored the yacht. It was used for most royal foreign trips in the period it was used. a famous time when it was used in 1995 for her South African visit post the first democratic election in 1994. its last trip was taken by His Majesty (as prince of Wales) in 1997 when we handed Hong Kong back to China, when he conducted the ceremony on his mother's behalf. Hope this is helpful

[@Golden1989-days]

When my father was in the Royal Navy he did two years on her. As a family we were taken out to her for family’s day when she was anchored out off Portsmouth. It was a very very sad day when she was sold. She was only place where the Royal Family could be at peace. ❤

[@mariahoulihan9483]

well, Balmoral, Sandringham..both private houses.

[@Golden1989-days]

@ Sorry. I’m not seeing the connection.

[@rodpope7838]

It is on permanent display in Edinburgh! - Another good reason to visit Scotland!

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

😂😅😊

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

The commander of a ship, no matter what their naval rank, is the Captain. On his ship, he out ranked anybody else on board. No matter what their rank in the overall naval hierarchy.

[@brian9731]

The yacht is basically bolted to the dock. So yes, it's always in Scotland at Leith, which is Edinburgh's port. Edinburgh is on the estuary ("firth") of the River Forth, known as the Firth of Forth.

[@saintklaus5770]

Oh, there are sooo many good reasons to visit Scotland! But you're right, it's one reason more. We were there, of course, during one of our visits to our dear friend William in Dunfermline. It's absolutely worth a visit. Love from Hannover, Germany. Klaus

[@brian9731]

​@@saintklaus5770- I am British but I live in London, so Scotland is quite a trip. I need my therapeutic dose of Scotland every couple of years or so, preferably more often if possible. There is something unique about the scenery and the difference in pace of life that is good for my mental health like nowhere else.

[@cl7051]

There have been 83 Royal yachts over hundreds of years some very spectacular. The last Royal yacht in the video now has a tea room for visitors. It is a great museum and definitely worth visiting. Love the show!

[@Cruisewith]

Hello! Thank you for reacting to our video! 🥰🥰 Ps. a good way to remember port and starboard is that Port and Left are both 4 letter words. :-D

[@edelgyn2699]

A few weeks at Brownies'/Cubs' playing Pirates will drum this in to you for life.

[@stutz788]

Is there any red port left? Is an easy way to remember.

[@mandypotts9090]

So nice to have look on board the place the Queen worked and , rested the whole family loved Britannia . I think you would really enjoy the documentary length episode . The government took it away because of the cost . Flying was cheaper. Lovely to see your reaction to the beautiful Britannia, she ruled the waves

[@andygee8716]

Port: Left Starboard: Right Bow: Front Stern: Back. Great show as always, guys. Big love from London, England. ❤

[@pv-mm2or]

But the photo needs the bow this way sign, still needs a clue arrow on the deck head perhaps lol

[@kathchandler4919]

You would've loved to see it the days it was tied up at Newcastle Quayside not long before decommissioning, the Band of the Royal Marines were on board & marched & played along the length of the Quayside, the sunset display was AMAZING, that would've been even better than seein this iconic yacht close up for you two !

[@acommentator4452]

Natasha, that large item in the laundry is a pressing machine, for use on sheets etc

[@andrewnell287]

I was lucky enough to visit Britannia when the Queen visited my city of hull about 1970. My parents and I were invited on board by a member of the crew whom my dad knew. We had a tour and then went for a drink in the crews bar. It was a fantastic experience, A large crowd who had gone to see the ship wondered who we were as we came down the gang plank. I have a photograph. Somewhere of my family and I with the crew member on the yacht.

[@JanWeatherbed]

Went on a tour of the Royal Yacht last year, had afternoon tea on there absolutely amazing experience.Would so do it again.

[@GaryNoone-jz3mq]

Just remember, " There's a little 'port ' left. So as you face the front of the ship, from the deck, the port is on your left.

[@grahamgresty8383]

It's also a fortified red wine so it is lit with a red light.

[@Varksterable]

​@grahamgresty8383 _R_ ed and _R_ ight being opposites always confuses me. I like OP's suggestion, though; got to commit that one to memory. TLDR: mnemonics are hard.

[@Keith-b4r8o]

"Pass the port to the left"

[@Varksterable]

​@@Keith-b4r8o But that really doesn't work as an mnemonic. Why is that more memorable than "Pass the port to the right"?

[@Cleow33]

​@@Varksterablebecause you always pass the port to the left. The word 'posh' comes from crossing the North Atlantic. Upper class people would get to sit 'Port Out Starboard Home' to get the most sun. That's how I remember it.

[@deborahconner2006]

I love Ben and David and already subscribe to their channel. Looks like I have good taste subscribing to both you and them lol😂

[@karenkilner1090]

Me too

[@karensides8074]

And me

[@fionaduval6764]

Hi, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I love the Royal Family and have watched most the the documentories played on TV There are many showing the fun and games they had on deck with their children, it is fabulous to watch. Maybe you could find some of those. Thank you for all you do x

[@F11BAR84]

Great video, loved the outfits, very in keeping and always love videos about Queen Elizabeth. And great to see inside

[@heatherleutscherwarren9459]

I visited the yacht some years ago and it’s much more homely than it looks. The Queen cried when it was decommissioned. I hope you get to go ❤ 🇬🇧

[@margaretmckay-os1sz]

Afternoon tea on the yacht is fantastic . Highly recommended WHEN you make it to Edinburgh.

[@bettyboo151]

It’s a wonderful tour, and has a very special feeling about the ship. Highly recommend it.

[@BrianMac2601]

I've been on it as my uncle booked it for his 60th birthday, (he's not short for a penny let's say), we got the tour, champagne reception, 5 course meal with different wine specifically selected for each course. They didn't show the ballroom upstairs where after the meal we had a ceilidh. Twas a good night.

[@fishtigua]

Our yacht, Leander G, was stern to stern with her in Malta. Every morning the Marine Band used practice on their aftdeck, guess when we had our teabreaks? 😊 We had the Queen onboard for the whole of the Jubilee UK tour after Britannia retired. We had Prince (now King) Charles on the old boat too. Spent many happy hours propping-up the bar of Britannia.

[@Golden1989-days]

“No *port* LEFT in the bottle” will help remind you re port and starboard sides. “Fore and Aft” = front of and back of the ship. “Bow and Stern = nose and tail of the ship.

[@kathrynross1613]

Hi natasha an Debbie Bow is the front sten the back port left as you look towards the front an starboard is the right great video x

[@andygrenville3458]

Morning ladies good video this 1

[@marciarichards9446]

Good morning Natasha and Debbie. Always love and watch your shows ❤❤

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you 😊

[@suecrump5265]

In 1956 my husband was in the RN. He was involved in a car accident along with another sailor. The other sailor was due to take up a post on the Royal Yacht. It was such an honour and he didn't want to miss the opportunity so he discharged himself from hospital early and took up his post.

[@Blonde_Somnambulist]

My partner too , did 5 years on the Royal Yacht in the 1980s.

[@catherinehaywood7092]

Great video again. Such a beautiful ship. Imagine a world cruise on there. Been subbed to Ben and David a long time. I love them. I love their honesty about the cruises they do. I love cruising but haven’t been for a long time. I’d take their advice every time. They are a lovely couple. ❤

[@waynemful]

Port is the left side of the ship looking from the stern

[@jackfrost0607]

It's cool to see, I have done the tour, it's berthed in Leith. Built in my wee town, most of the guys in my family worked in Browns at one time or another until it closed. I still miss seeing the ships starting to tower over the yards as they were built.

[@katemarriner1172]

Loved,loved,loved todays video!!❤ Always nice to be reminded of our beautiful Queen Elizabeth II,& just how very elegant she was. Always appreciate how much genuine love & respect you both show for her. Definitely interested to see the further video you mentioned. Looking forward to Sundays live xx

[@mikeoxlong4110]

What on Earth is beautiful about Satanists are u drunk?

[@shaunsheldon1219]

Great video ladies was nice to see inside her majesty's ship very elegant, Her reign lives on in our memories ❤️

[@montyzumazoom1337]

It wasn't her own yacht, it was owned by the state. What a beautiful vessel it was too. Designed to be quickly converted into a hospital ship, and a brilliant way to entertain foreign members of state. One wonders how many commercial deals that ship help make. Worth reading about how it went into Aden during the 1986 conflict, anchoring off the beach and her boats rescuing a total of 1,082 people of different nationalities from the conflict

[@davidlancaster4476]

i was taught in the raf "there is no red port left", so port is red light and on the left of the ship or aircraft.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

What a huge honour it must be for the young sailors and Officers to be assigned to her. I bet they were proud as punch! Only saw her from a distance as a kid in Hong Kong in 97 when she transported the Governor and Prince Charles after the Handover Ceremony to China. Sad day.

[@terryjeisman7550]

The crew was actually drawn from all the navies of the British Commonwealth.

[@janetnuttall2507]

I have been on the Royal Yacht Britannia at the docks in Edinburgh. Loved the audio tour we did. The surprising thing was the size and style of the Queens bedroom. So small.

[@lesfranklin1318]

I had a pop-up swimming pool when I was a 7yo back in the early 80's. It had metal frame poles which slotted through a plastic material and legs, that's how it held the water. Great vids girls, keep it up. Avid watcher from the Uk.

[@acommentator4452]

yes, like a giant paddling pool, but a bit deeper !

[@kathryncoleman6973]

Great video,the guys did,very interesting to see that our late queen,relaxed.on her favourite ship.well done guys.❤

[@kathrynmcintosh2726]

Royal Yacht Britannia was featured in the series called Secret Scotland

[@DavidJohnson-rj8zu]

PORT [Left] (easy to remember when checking a ship that is docked it is portside) STARBOARD [Right] AFT or STERN [Rear] FORE or BOW [front]🧐 the pointed bit😀.

[@jamesdodger5588]

It is a great place to visit, within easy reach of Edinburgh city centre (bus, taxi or even walk). Thoroughly recommend it if you are ever in Edinburgh. Cost of maintenance caused it to be decommissioned as the Royal Yacht and was never replaced. It is just a (fabulous) museum piece/tourist attraction now.

[@Cayles764]

Ive been there when i was in Edinburgh. The engine room was spectacular.

[@Blonde_Somnambulist]

My partner who was in the Royal Navy was crew on the Royal Yacht for 5 years in the 1980s, and did many tours with the Queen and other RF members on board.

[@karenthorburn3413]

Hi ladys i remember the day the boat was retired first time i ever seen the queen cry 😢 that touched my heart ❤ loved the video on the food i eat them kinda hippo,s till they come out of my ears 😂 you should try some irish food that would be fun 😂 love from dublin ❤

[@vanessacare2615]

Great video omg that was a beautiful yacht i loved it

[@Reapergrim-kv2ps]

Natasha & Debbie, another great video, My Father Served on Royal Yacht Britannia as chief petty officer, I have been on the ship many times and I was even on the Britannia once when the ship went out to sea for a day trip which was very cool, if you get a chance to come to the UK the ship is worth visiting .

[@ShanePalmer-yo4og]

Port side is the right when looking at that screen. However it's actually the left hand side of the ship - that view you have on the screen when asking the question is looking aft (rear of the ship), so Port is to the right of that picture

[@vicdeviking6356]

As you're stood onboard the ship looking forward toward the front (Bow) Port is to your left, to your right would be Starboard.

[@janetburrows137]

While I was the Cook then Catering Manager at an outdoors adventure sight. I actually worked with a chap, that did actually work on the Royal Yacht. His stories, although somewhat abbreviated were great too listen too. ❤❤❤❤❤🇬🇧❤️🙏🇬🇧❤️🙏💕🇬🇧🇱🇷🇱🇷

[@deniseblake6214]

My husband was a crew member (known as a yachty) when she departed Hong Kong in 1997 for her final voyage home. He was very proud of serve the late Queen and her family. He had an ‘encore’ from them once for a performance in the sods opera and socialised with several members of the royal family when they popped in to visit the crew in their respective messes.

[@patriciadavison1486]

I’d choose to travel on the train..since I can be in a rowboat, still tethered to the quayside and I am seasick! Travelled the Channel a few times on a ferry in storms and wished to die with seasickness too!!!😂. Gorgeous Yacht though - it’s still sad to recall H.M. Elizabeth’s reaction when she was de-commissioned . Great video, always. Thanks Natasha and Debbie XXXX

[@acommentator4452]

a train is not so good for crossing the sea

[@TrishaBailey-o4v]

I love these two, they do lots of Cruising, fantastic couple.

[@alandunbar4244]

Hey @NatashaDebbieShow. If you want to visit The Royal Yacht Britannia, it is permanently berthed in Edinburgh, Scotland in the district of Leith. It is accessed via the Ocean Terminal Shopping Centre, which was built as a psuedo-terminal for incoming cruise-ships back in the 90s. The trams in Edinburgh stop directly at the venue, so it is so easy to get to from the city centre.

[@suebrookes]

I visited the Royal Yacht a few years ago, and it was amazing.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Jealous!!

[@janetburrows137]

Always pass the Port on the left. Hence the red light on the left of a ship and the green on the right❤❤❤❤

[@Choppy698]

Hiya Natasha and Debbie, I've been on the royal Yacht Britannia once, when I went to Edinburgh, I hope Natasha likes and has read her Queen book, this is Choppy in Whitehaven, Cumbria, England

[@peterhogarth3974]

After a formal dinner Port is often shared in a decanter. The custom is that you pass the Port to the left. Good way to remember port and starboard. Facing the bow of the ship, Port is on the left!

[@alandunbar4244]

Port is the side next to the dock/harbour - Normally the left hand side of the boat if you are standing facing towards the bow (front of the ship) - Starboard is the side opposite, which is the side facing the sea (right hand-side). Leaving Stern (the rear of the ship). MidShips is as it sounds, the middle of the boat

[@stoptheplanetiwantoff6906]

I remember when I was about 7 and 10-years-old the Royal Yacht Britannia sailed up the Dunedin Harbour in New Zealand we got to have some time off school because the ship actually sailed past our school.

[@TonyCook-tp5zy]

This is why us Brits know we drive on the 'Right' side. Port side is left (we park on the left). When you mount a horse, it's from the left. The side stand of a motorcycle is on the left. Do i need to go on 😂 Long time subscriber, great channel x

[@chrislofotos]

Hi, just a quick note regarding your question on where Port is located! When I first went to sea many years ago, I used the phrase ‘we’re ‘L’eaving Port, the L referring to on the left! I love your posts, thank you.

[@josiebridle1947]

The ship was used for Royal diplomatic visits to other countries. Instead of staying in a residence of the country she visited, the Queen would retire to Britannia every night. The cost of refitting the ship was deemed too expensive by the Government, so Tony Blair decided to scrap Britannia. When the ship was officially decommissioned, Queen Elizabeth & Prince Philp attended the ceremony. It was the first time I saw Queen Elizabeth cry. Port is on the left hand side, facing the bow. When drinking port sitting at a table, the bottle is passed to the left as well. By the way, POSH stands for Port Out, Starboard Home, so first class passengers had the better view of the scenery.

[@acommentator4452]

it was on the shady side when going to/fro indiah ! ie, slightly cooler.

[@aidiess]

it's crazy to know that the access to this is through a " shopping mall " in Leith-Edinburgh ! Been on it once.

[@GereonvonHagen]

Hi ladies, great video and you look like royalty. Just right for visiting the HMS Britannia 👑

[@circus-jf5kr]

I remember Port/Starboard by PORT has four letters as have LEFT. Its handy that port wine is red as are the Port travelling lights, Starboard lights are green

[@mariejoyce5150]

Went on Britannia a few years ago , absolutely amazing , loved it

[@richardoldfield6714]

You can remember that port = left because they both have the same number of letters. The port side is the left side when looking forwards to the front of the ship.

[@kristinapettersson1948]

Cool I've seen a documentary about this. It's verry lyciy and big.😊

[@jacquelinepearson2288]

The video on the history of the royal yacht Britannia would be great to view with you, and hopefully would show some old footage. They would sometimes use the yacht to cruise along the Scottish coast during their holidays. I remember seeing some private cine film footage on a tv programme, and it showed the royals as children sliding down a chute onto the deck during one of their holidays. Queen Elizabeth would often fly out to a country on a State visit, and Britannia would have travelled ahead so that she could host a dinner on board during her visit.

[@garygoeswild]

That was a great video

[@shipgeek3669]

How to remember port side....... there's a little red port left in the bottle.... So that not only tell you which side, but also the colour shown on the left side of the ships lights

[@anthonypope8429]

hi girls great video good history love to have look on the ship looks stunning what a ship

[@stutz788]

The Land Rover in the video is either a Series I or Series II, you can tell by the position of the headlights, positioned in the grill. The later Series III had the headlights positioned in the wings and was introduced in 1971.

[@shelleyphilcox4743]

Ì lived in Edinburgh and had the pleasure of dining at a private corporate event on the Brittania with a private tour. What struck me from a design perspective was all the innovative secure storage spaces in very tight space in the kitchens, and the general simplicity of the furnishings, lots of calm colours and chintz chairs. That said, the dining table is really beautiful.

[@TheNorfolkman]

There is a bar below decks called the ‘Verge Inn’.

[@pv-mm2or]

and the bar below that is the 'golden rivet' LOL

[@keithfalkingham8861]

Port left, Starboard Right. The word POSH came from the Atlantic liners, have your cabin Port Out for the sunny side & Starboard Home . 🚢

[@simonmetcalfe5926]

Port Side is the left, Starboard is right, Bow is the front and Stern/Aft the back.

[@daz6546]

Port = 4 letters..... Left = also four letters, Port wine is also red so for navigation lights red is the left side of the vessel, green is on the right (or starboard)

[@skoodledoo]

If you're on a boat/plane facing forwards, port is to the left, starboard to the right. No idea in this video which way is which though.

[@janetburrows137]

I actually worked for a couple of seasons. We’re I worked. He told me, they had too walk around the boat with only socks on. So they didn’t make any noise walking about the ship. I was gob smacked , when this guy told us he’d worked on the Royal yacht. And yes, he did have the photos to prove it. He was a great Guy. ❤❤❤❤

[@janetburrows137]

The Queen, loved that Yacht. I call it a boat. Cos the the only Yacht I’ve been on had two people and one of them, usually me hanging off the side 😂😂😂😂❤❤🇬🇧🇱🇷🙏❤️💕🇱🇷🇬🇧🇱🇷

[@susanpearson-creativefibro]

Debbie, you had me really perplexed. When mentioning the Royal train and you said “If you could go either way?” It took me a while wondering how a Yacht was going to travel on land or a train on the ocean.

[@DaveBartlett]

The Queen's sun lounge on Britannia looks like it has a boxing ring at the far end (!?!) Nothing made long journeys by sea a little more bearable than having demonstrations of pugilism that Her Maj could watch during the quieter, mid-ocean moments! 😄

[@welshpapa40]

Cool video love you guys love your videos

[@trentholmes2021]

Port is the left side facing forward and has a red navigation light. Hence the saying 'there's no red port left in the bottle'.

[@BluMerv05]

The easy way to remember which is port and which is starboard is that port contains the same amount of letters as left and so starboard is obviously on the right. Helps us 'landlubbers' no end!!!

[@malcolmhouston7932]

When I visited a few years ago, we were given a hand held device where you pressed the appropriate number displayed in that area to get a full description in your chosen language. I was able to move from section to section and was the only person there - no guides. I was able to stand in the reception where the Queen usually stood to greet guests as they entered. One of the Bars, frequented by Prince Philip was called " The Verge Inn"., By the door was small glass fronted box containing two Buttons from the Dress Uniform of Admiral Lord Nelson. The Sweet Shop was open, selling their own "Fudge". I don't remember a Landrover but there was a Vintage Rolls Royce on Board.

[@billybscotland7246]

I’ve toured this a couple of times, enjoyable trip to check it out but not as extravagant as you’d initially expect from a royal family

[@Micro0666]

I've been lucky enough to see Queen Elizabeth II twice. Once when I was 15, in 1988 when she visited my home town, and again in 2000 when she visited the town where I was working to reveal a statue celebrating soldiers from WWII. Both times when I saw the Queen, she was only about 4-5ft in front of me, greeting the crowds. In 1988 she arrived in Torquay on the Royal Train, and disembarked with her husband Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh. They were both lovely!! Docked out in the bay was the Britannia!! The got into the royal car with the glass roof, and I remember running as fast as I could to be ahead of the car, so that I could see them again. Which was fairly easy as they were driving slowly. It was also so impressive to see the Britannia docked out in the bay, in my home town!!

[@craigtaylor3008]

Ya definitely need ta go see it its moored in Edinburgh now

[@mallockracer]

Hi guys, as a merchant seaman, I can teach you the nautical terminology... The reason it is not left and right on a ship is very simple, If you were on the bridge of the ship talking via radio to someone else in the ship`you don't know what direction the guy is facing so left and right are pointless... So Port is always on the left when you are facing forward..... A easy way to remember is "There is no red port left" Red is the colour of the navigation light on the left and green on the right.. Also it was originally Larboard and Starboard but due to the early days of wireless communication they sounded the same via squeeky radio so Larboard was changed to Port... everyday is a school day....

[@nigelleyland166]

You are wrong. Port and starboard are Scandinavian terms. they are derived from their vessels having a stearing board (starboard) on the right side of the vessel, to prevent damage to it when mooring, the left hand side was always pressented to the dock in port, ergo port side. it was in fact port and starboard long before radio was invented.

[@mallockracer]

How can they be scandinavian using the English language....?@@nigelleyland166

[@mallockracer]

You are wrong.... I quote the maritime museam in London : In Old English, the term was ‘bæcbord’ (in modern German Backbord and French bâbord). This did not survive into medieval and later English, when ‘larboard’ was used - a term that possibly derived from ‘laddebord’, meaning ‘loading side’; the side rudder (‘steorbord’) on the right-hand side would be vulnerable to damage if it went alongside a quay, so early ships would have been loaded (‘laded’) with the left-hand side against the quay. However, from an early date, port was sometimes used in place of ‘larboard’, probably deriving from the loading port. However, it was only from the mid-19th century that the term was formalised. According to Admiral Smyth’s The Sailor’s Word Book, published in 1867, ‘the left side of the ship is called port, by Admiralty Order, in preference to larboard, as less mistakeable in sound for starboard.’ But I guess you know better than the Greenwich maritime museum... @@nigelleyland166

[@lostpompeylad]

Hey a good way to remember port & starboard.... there is always PORT LEFT in the bottle..... also the Royal yacht is why the US president had a presidential yacht, which was later updated to air force one....

[@dazzthorpe]

I served in the RN whilst the Brittania was still in service and docked close by our ship in Portsmouth. Talking to some of the crew one night, it was manned by the Royal Navy, they told us that the Stokers(ships plumbers) detached the the Queens toilet downpipe, a couple of decks below and caught one of her turds in a bucket and kept it in a jar. 😅

[@QuakerJones268]

When I was serving in the Britishe Army in Hong Kong I met Princess Diana as she walked off the yacht. It was massive and she was incredibly nice.

[@petervaughton7932]

It’s easy to remember Port. it has 4 letters, same as LEFT. The other one is Starboard 😀(Looking towards the bow, front, of the ship)