APPOINTMENT OF NEW ROYAL NAVY PATRONS
8 August 2006THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE PRESS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN
The Queen has been pleased to appoint new Royal Patrons of various Royal Navy Commands in recognition of the strong links between the Royal Navy and the Royal Family.
The Prince of Wales
Commodore-in-Chief, Plymouth
Prince William
Commodore-in-Chief, Scotland
Commodore-in-Chief, Submarines
Prince Harry
Commodore-in-Chief, Small Ships and Diving
The Duchess of Cornwall
Commodore-in-Chief, Naval Medical Services
The Duke of York
Commodore-in-Chief, Fleet Air Arm
The Earl of Wessex
Commodore-in-Chief, Royal Fleet Auxiliary
The Princess Royal
Commodore-in-Chief, Portsmouth
Prince Michael of Kent
Commodore-in-Chief, Maritime Reserves
Further information
Read more about The Queen and the Armed Forces
Read more about Royal careers in the Navy
Visit the Royal Navy's web site (opens in new window)
