The royal rooms
The State Dining Room was the largest and grandest room on board, and the State Drawing Room could receive up to 250 guests. The Sun Lounge was Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite room, where she would take breakfast and afternoon tea.
Life below decks
Britannia was the only ship in the Royal Navy with a laundry permanently on board. Below decks you can also see the crew’s quarters, the NAAFI shop and the engine room, whose machinery ran until the yacht was decommissioned in 1997.
The Bridge and the decks
Britannia was commanded from the Bridge, and the Admiral worked, entertained and often ate in his cabin. On the Verandah Deck the Royal Family relaxed with games of quoits and deck hockey; the Royal Deck is now a tearoom with views over the water.



