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Where is the Royal Yacht Britannia and why was it decommissioned?

Queen Elizabeth’s farewell to the Royal Yacht in 1997 was one of the only occasions in her 70-year-reign that Her Majesty publicly shed a tear.

Almost 25 years ago, HMY Britannia left Portsmouth for a farewell tour around the UK . It went to six major ports across the UK, including Glasgow.

Why was the Royal Yacht Britannia decommissioned and where is it today?

Why was it decommissioned?

The Royal Yacht was decommissioned in 1994 by John Major’s Government because “the costs were too great”, according to the official website.

The decision was made after the Royal Yacht was used for a long and successful journey spanning 44 years and travelling more than one million miles across the globe.

The issue of a new royal yacht became a political issue in the run-up to the 1997 General Election, when the new Labour Government came into power.

After the election, Tony Blair’s Government confirmed in October 1997 there would be no replacement for Britannia.

It marked the end of a long tradition of British royal yachts, dating back to 1660 and the reign of Charles II.

Where is the HMY Britannia?

Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith, in Edinburgh, Scotland .

Today, the Royal yacht is open to curious visitors and welcomes more than 300,000 visits each year.

Britannia was launched in 1953 from the John Brown and Company shipyard in Clydebank, Scotland .

Its purpose was to serve the Royal Family and it was the first to be built with complete ocean-going capacity, designed as a royal residence to entertain guests around the world.

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For more than 44 years, it travelled more than one million miles with Her Majesty for state visits, official receptions, royal honeymoons, and relaxing family holidays.

Britannia quickly became one of the most famous ships in the world and now stands as a majestic symbol of Great Britain.

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Britannia in Numbers

After years of design and development, INEOS Britannia prepares to battle it out for supremacy on the waves in the 37th America’s Cup – and become the first British team to win the world’s oldest, international sporting trophy. 

INEOS Britannia’s weapon of choice for the battle in Barcelona is Britannia, their 75ft, 6.2 tonne AC75 foiling race boat which was designed and developed in partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team. 

So what exactly goes into an America’s Cup race boat? We outline Britannia’s key stats in numbers below. 

120,000 Individual parts 

50,000 Construction hours 

35,000 Design hours 

30,000 Data channels 

700 Sensors and channels 

100 Designers 

33 On-board cameras 

16 Athletes 

8 Athletes on-board at any one time: 

4 Cyclors 

4 Flight Controllers/Trimmers 

2 Helms 

All to win 1 America’s Cup 

Each AC75 has two Helmsmen. One sits port side; the other, starboard. Communication is key because their vision is limited due to the huge, deck-sweeping sails. They steer the boat and have multiple functions on their steering wheels where they can trim the pitch, cant and angle of the boat at the touch of a button. 

The two Flight Controller/Trimmers keep the boat up in flight on the foils and achieve target speeds through trimming the sails effectively. They work in conjunction with the helmsmen and can also assist in tactical decisions. 

The Cyclors’ job is to churn out watts faster than the other teams. They must maintain up to 500+ watts on the static bikes, which are fixed inside the 75ft carbon-fibre hull, for spells of 20 minutes and nail sprints at up to 1,800 watts. In doing so, they provide the hydraulic power to trim the sails and make the boat go faster. One Cyclor has likened the job to cycling and competing in a rugby match at the same time. 

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When was the Royal Yacht Britannia decommissioned? Where it is moored now and the history of the ship

The yacht is now a permanent visitor attraction in port leith, edinburgh.

Season five of The Crown starts in 1991 with the fictional Queen all-but-demanding a new Royal Yacht from then-Prime Minister John Major.

The luxurious yacht was a mainstay for Elizabeth II and Prince Philip , and comfortably carried the royals and dignitaries across the globe between 1953 and 1997.

King Charles II first launched the idea that a personal boat was essential for a ruling monarch, and by the time Elizabeth II acceded to the throne the Royal Yacht had evolved into a vessel of opulence, designed for long journeys and luxurious holiday cruises.

The Royal Yacht Britannia had spacious cabins, an onboard car garage, sun lounge, drawing room, plush bedrooms and amenities for 220 crewmembers (including several bars and pubs).

What happened to the Royal Yacht Britannia?

The first episode of the new season of The Crown shows the Queen lobbying for a new boat to replace the out-dated Royal Yacht Britannia. However, the replacement vessel never came to fruition.

In 2018, The Times reported that the Queen had “secretly lobbied Whitehall” in 1995, when senior Buckingham Palace official, Sir Kenneth Scott, wrote to the Cabinet Office saying that the Queen would “very much welcome” a replacement for the Royal Yacht Britannia.

The letter, found in the National Archive, said: “I have deliberately taken a back seat in recent correspondence, since the question of whether there should be a replacement yacht is very much one for the Government and since the last thing I would like to see is a newspaper headline saying ‘Queen Demands New Yacht’.

“At the same time I hope it is clear to all concerned that this reticence on the part of the palace in no way implies that Her Majesty is not deeply interested in the subject; on the contrary, the Queen would naturally very much welcome it if a way could be found of making available for the nation in the 21st Century the kind of service which Britannia has provided for the last 43 years.”

The Queen was later photographed crying as the boat moored in Portsmouth after its final journey.

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When was the Royal Yacht Britannia decommissioned?

Despite the monarch’s love of the yacht, Britannia was decommissioned in 1997 after Tony Blair was voted into power.

However, Boris Johnson imagined a new Royal Yacht to replace Britannia . The project was later scrapped – making it the fourth plan of his to have been axed at a total cost of more than £51m to the British taxpayer.

Rishi Sunak abandoned plans for the flagship, which would have been used to drive trade deals in the post-Brexit Britain , as he embarked on an agenda of cutting spending in the Autumn Statement .

Building the ship, which was set to launch by the end of 2024, would have cost in the region of £250m.

Where is the Royal Yacht Britannia now?

The yacht is now a permanent attraction in Port Leith, Edinburgh, and welcomes up to 300,000 visitors a year.

There was controversy over the siting of the ship, with some arguing that it would be better moored on the River Clyde, where it was built, than in Edinburgh. However, the ship’s positioning in Leith coincided with a redevelopment of the harbour area, and the advent of Scottish devolution.

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Che fine ha fatto il Britannia, la vera storia dello yacht della regina Elisabetta

L' Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia è stata la nave che ha servito la famiglia reale per più di 40 anni, Commissionata l'11 gennaio 1954 e dismessa l'11 dicembre 1997, lo yacht reale oggi è ormeggiato permanentemente all'Ocean Terminal, Leith, a Edimburgo , in Scozia ed è una popolare attrazione turistica. Il primo episodio della quinta stagione di The Crown , in streaming su Netflix dal 9 novembre 2022, si apre proprio con un flashback sulla messa in servizio dell'HMY Britannia di cui riveliamo alcuni segreti.

Quando fu costruito il Britannia e quanto costava al governo britannico

Fu la regina Elisabetta II a varare l'Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia il 16 aprile 1953 annunciando: " Ho chiamato questa nave Britannia … auguro successo a lei e a tutti coloro che navigano su di le i". Lo yacht reale, costruito dal cantiere navale John Brown & Co su commissione di  re Giorgio VI , prese servizio l' 11 gennaio 1954 .

Durante i suoi oltre 40 anni di servizio , l'HMY Britannia ha percorso più di un milione di miglia nautiche in tutto il mondo. La nave ha svolto un ruolo fondamentale nel lavoro diplomatico della Gran Bretagna ma ha anche ospitato diverse lune di miele dei reali inglesi come quella del principe Carlo e della principessa Diana nel 1981 in una crociera nel Mediterraneo.

In seguito ad una serie di riparazioni , nel 1987 e nel 1996-97, arrivate a costare circa 17 milioni di sterline, pagate in gran parte dai contribuenti, il governo inglese ha scelto di dismettere lo yacht reale, la cui stessa manutenzione ordinaria aveva acquisito costi esorbitanti. Il governo decise di smantellare "Britannia" nel 1997. L'ultima missione estera del Royal Yacht fu in seguito alla consegna di Hong Kong alla Repubblica popolare cinese che rece necessario riportare nel Regno Unito l'ultimo governatore di Hong Kong, Chris Patten , e il Principe di Galles. L'Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia è stato dismesso l'11 dicembre 1997 e la regina Elisabetta II pianse quando fu ritirato dal servizio.

La crociera del 1992 e l'evento con Mario Draghi

Il 2 giugno 1992 il lussuoso yacht reale Britannia fu ancorato nelle acque del porto di Civitavecchia per accogliere un convegno sulle privatizzazioni in Italia . A bordo si riunirono alcuni dei rappresentanti del mondo finanziario anglosassone ed esponenti politici ed economici italiani tra cui i rappresentanti dell’Eni, dell’IRI, l'allora Direttore Generale del Tesoro, Mario Draghi , il Presidente del Consiglio, Giuliano Amato , Jeremy Seddon , direttore esecutivo Barclays de Zoete Wedd;, Innocenzo Cipolletta , Direttore di Confindustria, funzionari e dirigenti dell’Ambroveneto, delle Generali, della Società Autostrade, e altri ancora. La breve crociera lungo la costa dell'Argentario anticipò la la stagione delle privatizzazioni in Italia ed è per questo che ancora oggi è oggetti di diverse teorie di complotto per cui in quella riunione sul Britannia fu avviata la svendita delle società partecipate dallo Stato italiano.

Com'è fatto il HMY Britannia: gli interni

L'HMY Britannia è l' 83a nave della famiglia reale inglese che conta una flotta reale sin dal 1660. Progettato con tre alberi, lo yacht reale è stato costruito per essere trasformato in una nave ospedale in caso di guerra. Varato nel 1953, la regina Elisabetta II e il principe Filippo vollero che il progetto non fosse troppo sontuoso proprio perché il Regno Unito era ancora scosso dalla fine della Seconda Guerra Mondiale . Anche gli interni della nave, disegnati da McInnes Gardner & Partners e in seguito rivisti da Sir Hugh Casson , non rappresentano quel senso di  di lusso che ci si aspetterebbe da uno yacht reale.

La yacht reale misura 125 metri ed è progettato per ospitare a bordo 45 membri della famiglia reale e 220 membri dell'equipaggio . La HMY Britannia è ricca di dettagli pensati appositamente per la Royal Family come la prua della nave modificata per impedire alle brezze marine di sollevare le gonne reali. A bordo c'è una sala da pranzo statale da 56 posti , che ha ospitato Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela e diversi presidenti degli Stati Uniti. La State Dining Room era la stanza più grande a bordo e accoglieva sontuosi banchetti; è stata usata anche come pista da ballo e cinema a bordo.

La regina Elisabetta II accoglieva gli ospiti sempre su una scalinata formale . Le camere da letto della regina e del principe Filippo erano separate e godevano anche di diversi salotti, rispettivamente per Sua Maestà e il Duca di Edimburgo. C'è un solo letto matrimoniale a bordo dell'Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia ed è nella suite luna di miele dello yacht, che si trova di fronte alle camere da letto della regina e del principe.

Il Britannia un museo galleggiante: come visitarlo

L'Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia oggi è ormeggiata in modo permanente nel porto di Leith a Edimburgo ed è un importante attrazione turistica del Regno Unito, classificata National Historic Fleet. Lo yacht reale è un museo che che viene visitato da oltre 300.000 persone all'anno. Il tour del Britannia comprende la visita dei cinque ponti della nave, la camera da letto della regina resa accessibile da un'apposita parete di vetro, le sale da pranzo e i salotti statali. La nave è anche usata spesso per importanti eventi privati serali come compleanni di star di Hollywood o matrimoni di membri della famiglia reale. Per visitare l'HMY Britannia si paga un biglietto d'ingresso di 18,5 sterline per gli adulti, 13,50 sterline per gli studenti e 9,25 sterline per i bambini dai 5 ai 17 anni d'età.

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Britannia current position

Britannia current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 48.48663 N / -6.18989 W) cruising at speed of 17.6 kn (33 km/h | 20 mph) en route to Funchal. The AIS position was reported 19 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Britannia

Britannia current cruise is 14 days, round-trip Spain Portugal And Canary Islands . The itinerary starts on 30 Aug, 2024 and ends on 13 Sep, 2024 .

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The 2015-built MV Britannia cruise ship is the largest vessel in the P&O UK's fleet. From this Royal-class are also the Princess Cruises liners Royal Princess (2013), Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017), Sky Princess (2019), Enchanted Princess (2021) and Discovery Princess (2022). These are the ever biggest cruise vessels constructed by Fincantieri (Italy).

The vessel (IMO number 9614036) is currently UK- flagged (MMSI 235106595) and registered in Southampton .

History - construction and ownership

P&O Cruises is a subsidiary company and two brands owned by Carnival Corporation - P&O UK and P&O Australia. In 2000, P&O Cruises became subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises, which merged with Carnival Corporation in 2003. P and O is the world's oldest cruise company, starting passenger shipping operations in 1822 on the routes connecting England with Iberia.

The 3700-passenger ship Britannia is the biggest ever cruise liner built especially for the British source market. The £500 million new-build is a result of four years of planning. P&O Britannia is 25,000 tons heavier than Azura and Ventura sister ships (previously the largest vessels in the P&O fleet). The Britannia ship alone boosts the capacity of the P and O line by almost a quarter – 24%. Britannia impresses with her Union Jack livery and offers British-style cruising with modern look and feel. Her homeport is Southampton .

Britannia has the most popular features of the P&O fleet, such as The Crow's Nest Bar, Atul Kochar's Sindhu restaurant, Olly Smith's The Glass House, as well as brand new amenities. P&O says that Britannia cruise ship engine power output (MAN diesel engines) is equivalent to 70 Challenger tanks’ power or 86 supercars Bugatti Veyron. Britannia cruise ship is also the greenest yet and designed to deliver greater levels of environmental and operational efficiency. The new form of the hull is expected to reduce fuel consumption by approx 20%. Along with the hull design, P and O changed the hull art as well – with the Union Jack flag 94 m / 308 ft long.

The Britannia ship is the eighth vessel to join P&O UK's fleet and named "to resonate with the forward-looking mood in Britain". Britannia is considered to be the most fitting name because of its famous long heritage, so suitable for the newest P&O addition – the favourite cruise line of Britain. Apparently, HM The Queen gave her permission to P&O use the name.

Two ships connected to the company have been previously named "Britannia". The first one entered service for General Steam Navigation Company in 1835. The second one, together with three other boats, was ordered to mark Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary of her accession to the throne) and entered service in 1887. The "Golden Jubilee ship" had passenger capacity 410 (160 second-class plus 250 first-class) and cargo capacity 4000 tons. In 1888, on this Britannia sailed (to Bombay India ) Winston Churchill, with his hussar regiment, and then fought on India's North-West Frontier (present-day Pakistan's KPK-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province/occupied by the British between 1849-1947 via the East India Company).

Royal Yacht Britannia was the vessel decommissioned in 1997 by John Major government, but the name has been associated with P&O for a long time. In June 2013 a management shake-up at Carnival UK operations later saw the exit of Carol Marlow- the former managing director, and Peter Shanks – ex-boss of Cunard brand. Britannia is the first vessel for P&O Cruises since then. These departures were linked to boosting younger cruisers’ proportion at the UK arm of Carnival Cruises. Everyone who believes in the growth of the cruise industry now expects the new P and O cruise ship Britannia to mark a new era of success.

Her Majesty The Queen (1926-2022) was the royal godmother. She named the ship on March 10th, 2015, at Southampton's Ocean Terminal. HM The Queen was accompanied by Prince Philip and The Duke of Edinburgh. After the royal words "May God bless her and all who sail in her", The Queen pressed the button that released a Nebuchadnezzar wine (a giant bottle of sparkling wine, the equivalent of 20 regular bottles) to be smashed against the hull. This most special event was also marked by live band music performances – Her Majesty's Royal Marines band, and the Irish Guards’ Regimental Band. Also present at the naming ceremony were the Carnival Corporation's front men Micky Arison (chairman) and Arnold Donald (CEO), and also David Dingle (chairman of Carnival UK).

Decks and Cabins

MS Britannia staterooms (a total of 1837 total, in 35 grades) include 64x Suites, 1298x Balconies, 448x Inside and 27x Studios (single-occupancy cabins). The ship has no Oceanview cabins. Most staterooms are Balcony (sized 175-290 ft2). Cabin balconies are rather small (sized 35 ft2 / 3 m2). The largest accommodations are the Owner's Suites (470 ft2/44 m2, with terrace sized 210 ft2/20 m2).

The boat has 17 decks , of which 14 are passenger-accessible and 8 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

The rise on the world stage of British cooking is reflected in Britannia's dining options. The Epicurean Restaurant specializes in fine dining and molecular gastronomy. It features both contemporary and traditional dishes. The Glass House is home to nearly 40 different wines from all around the world, including labels from Greece, Croatia, and Japan. Wine expert Olly Smith pairs wine with food from the menu, featuring dishes like a Wagyu burger, sea bass ceviche with lime, lobster buns, Morecombe Bay and Devon crab sliders. The first British ship to offer cooking lessons at sea, The Cookery Club provides guests an opportunity to hone their cooking techniques under the watchful eye of food experts and chefs. Aboard the Britannia, passengers can cook alongside baking queen Mary Berry and TV chef James Martin. Michelin-starred chef Atul Kochhar teaches guests how to make dishes from Sindhu - his signature restaurant. Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White also runs a class, demonstrating his famous dishes whilst passengers cook alongside him.

While P&O UK has already linked up with celebrity chefs for Cookery Club school, Britannia will also act as a backdrop to the first at sea celebrity-led TV cooking contest, Battlechefs, from April 4. On April 2, 2016, the ship will be the setting for another first as she will host live Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway from the top deck.

Follows the complete list of Britannia restaurants and food bars.

• The Limelight Club (supper club for specialty dining; offers live performances and the 3-course dinner menu)
• Meridian Restaurant (aft Dining Room; for Breakfast 7:30-9 am, and Lunch 12:15-1:45 pm/3-course menu; Afternoon Tea 4-4:45 pm.; club dinner dining at 6:30 or 9.30 pm)
• The Oriental Restaurant (aft MDR, with fixed seating dining at 6:30 and 8:30 pm)
• The Peninsular Restaurant (forward MDR, with fixed seating dining at 6:30 and 8:30 pm, open-seating breakfast and lunch; also serving Afternoon Tea 4-4:45 pm)
• Sindhu (Indian specialty restaurant, by A. Kochhar)
• Ocean Grill (specialty, by chef Marco Pierre White)
• The Glass House (steakhouse/seafood specialty restaurant and wine bar, by Olly Smith)
• Java Cafe (buffet-style restaurant)
• The Cookery Club (specialty restaurant and cooking club by James Martin)
• Fine Dining Restaurant (Epicurean Restaurant - specialty, dinner-only, by the Michelin star Marco Pierre White)
• Horizon Restaurant (Lido buffet; complimentary, self-service; with several food stations and floor-ceiling windows)
• Beach House (casual dining venue, dinner-only)
• Poolside drinks and fast-food bars – The Pizzeria, Lido Bar, Lido Grill, Riviera Bar, “Grab and Go”.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

MV Britannia ship design is a masterpiece created by Richmond International – London-based architects, who anticipate today's Britain tastes. They are well known for creating “flowing” coherent interiors but with each area having an individual identity. While the Britannia ship may be a large vessel, every inch of the interior was carefully considered as to become breathtaking and striking. MV Britannia was designed to make guests feel special, and all of her was planned with flair and imagination. The Britannia ship offers the very best of Britain's contemporary design and an unprecedented number of facilities for passengers.

The vessel provides the best classic features of Aurora and Oriana , and a wide choice of the contemporary variety of Azura and Ventura. 13 cafes and restaurants, 13 bars, 15 passenger decks, 4 swimming pools, 9 jacuzzis – what more of all these could a traveler wish for? Another good decision on a practical level is the greater number of single cabins - more than on any other ship. Additional amenities include Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Internet/WiFi access, supervised kids program, laundry/self-serve laundromats, nursery.

Follows the complete list of Britannia lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Britannia Atrium (3-decks central open floor area and social hub); Atrium Shops (Regalia - clothes, souvenirs, gifts; The Wardrobe - brand fashion, watches, bags, hats); Chic - fashion boutique; Emporium - candy shop; Eternity - jewelry, Essence - perfumes)
• Market Cafe (Atrium patisserie by Eric Lanlard), Blue Bar (Atrium piano bar), Sunset Bar
• Brodie’s Pub; The Studio (multi-purpose lounge); Marlow Suite (multifunction room, doubles as Card Room)
• Headliners Theatre (836-seat, 2-decks, featuring grand scale productions, live performances, game shows)
• The Crystal Room (Lounge and Bar; daily dance classes, grand evening balls)
• The Live Lounge (music-dedicated venue; disco at night)
• The Crow's Nest Lounge (dance floor, a stage for live music; with floor-ceiling windows for panoramic views; hosts art classes, quiz games, cooking demos during the day)
• Casino; Ivory Suite (vow renewal and wedding services)
• Photo Gallery and Shop; Art Gallery; The Library (with Internet computers)
• Terrace Pool (adults only area, served by Terrace Bar); Riviera Pool area; Aqua Pool and Bar; Coral Pool and Bar
• adults-only relaxation areas ("Retreat" /VIP Spa terrace with private cabanas, and "Serenity")
• Oasis Spa complex (Treatment Rooms, Steam Rooms, Thermal Suite, Thalassotherapy pool, Beauty Salon)
• Gymnasium (complimentary equipment, Fitness classes; Yoga and Pilates at surcharge)
• Childrens' Facilities (Kids Play Area, The Reef Kids Programming Rooms, Nursery)
• Promenade (Walking Lane and Jogging Track); Sports Court (basketball, volleyball, football, cricket, tennis); Table Tennis; four Golf Net cages.

Itineraries

P&O Britannia itinerary program is based on homeporting in Southampton England and Bridgetown Barbados . The roundtrips include Caribbean Islands (from Barbados), ex-Southampton voyages along the Atlantic Coast, Baltic, Mediterranean, Canary Islands, "mini-cruises" to Guernsey (Channel Islands), Transatlantic repositioning crossings.

Britannia returned to the UK/Southampton on March 25, 2016 (a year after the naming ceremony led by HM The Queen) being homeported in Barbados throughout winter 2015-2016. From the UK, the ship operated short-breaks to Northern Europe and longer cruises to the Mediterranean (during summer). For the Caribbean winter 2016-2017 season, the ship was homeported in Saint Lucia (Castries) .

On June 27, 2021, Britannia became P&O UK's first liner to restart operations (following the 15+ months pause due to the Coronavirus crisis) leaving roundtrip from Southampton on a 4-night "Short Break" ( cruise to nowhere ) in the English Channel/along Devon's coast.

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MS Britannia is currently P&O UK's largest liner, as well as the ever-biggest built specifically for the UK market, Fleet's next largest vessels are  Azura and Ventura . The interior was designed by "Richmond International" - UK-based hotel design company. On February 22, 2015, the vessel was delivered at the Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard . The ceremony was attended by Enrico Morando (Italy's Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance), Micky Arison (Carnival Corporation's Chairman), David Dingle (Carnival UK's Executive Chairman), David Noyes (P&O UK's CEO), Vincenzo Petrone (Fincantieri's Chairman) and Giuseppe Bono (Fincantieri's CEO).

P&O Britannia (Monfalcone shipyard/hull number 6231) is powered by Wartsila marine diesel engines (models 12V46F and 14V46F) generating total power output 62,4 MW.

First Mediterranean cruise (2015, March 14) was a 14-day roundtrip from Southampton to Gibraltar , Barcelona , Monaco , Civitavecchia-Rome , Corsica , Cartagena , Cadiz . First Transatlantic cruise crossing (2015, October 23) was a 14-day itinerary from Southampton to Bridgetown Barbados , visiting Madeira (Funchal), St Maarten, St Lucia, Dominica, Grenada. First Caribbean cruise (2015, November 6) was a 14-day roundtrip from Barbados to Aruba, Grand Cayman, Jamaica (Ocho Rios), BVI (Tortola), St Maarten, Antigua, Dominica, Grenada.

During winter, the ship cruises in the Caribbean on roundtrips from Barbados . The ship was homeported in Port Castries (St Lucia) during winter 2016-2017 season. It also offers fly-cruise deals from UK ( Southampton England ). P&O UK's "flight and cruise" deals to the Caribbean are inclusive of discounted airfare to and from Barbados or St Lucia.

P&O Britannia refurbishments review

The ship's first drydock refurbishment was in 2019 (October 8-22) at Damen Shipyard Brest (France) . During the drydock works were implemented the following changes:

• All interiors were refreshed (shipwide).
• ( Landing Deck 5 / midship Lobby) a permanent Art Gallery was added (adjacent to Blue Bar / Atrium bar)
• (deck 5 midship) The Atrium was redesigned with new color schemes and relaxed live entertainment (music, informal acts).
• (deck 5 midship) Market Cafe's menu upgraded with new gourmet sweets (recipes by Eric Lanlard / French patissier and celebrity chef)
• (deck 5 forward) To Oasis Spa and Salon (ship's wellness complex) were added two express pods for treatments - one for high-tech spa massages, the other for express skin treatments and LVL lash lifting.
• ( Tween Deck 6 ) The onboard shopping was upgraded with new luxury brands - Jo Malone London (candles), Tom Ford (designer fashion), Michael Kors (designer clothing and accessories, handbags, watches, shoes), Clifton (custom design clothing), Edinburgh Gin (alcohol).
• ( Main Deck 7 midship-starboard) Java Cafe (buffet restaurant's) menu was upgraded with alcoholic beverages.
• (deck 7 midship-aft-starboard) Photo Gallery upgraded with Dixons Electronics Hub selling gadgets (imaging, computing, audio) from premium brands like Amazon, Apple (electronics, computer software), Microsoft (software), Sony (electronics, gaming), Canon (imaging and optical products), Fitbit (trackers, wireless wearables), GoPro (action cameras), Bose (audio devices / headphones, speakers, wearables).

On MS Britannia, P&O also introduced a try-before-you-buy program with consultant-managing tasting tables in the ship's beauty and make-up areas.

Drydock 2024 (conducted in April) included upgrades to various areas, including all public spaces, all passenger and crew staterooms, redesigned Lobby Hall (an extension of the Loyalty Desk and Cruise Sales Desk), enhancements to the Market Cafe, a substantial renovation of the crew areas. The children's splash pool zone was revamped with interactive water features. The Sunset Bar's capacity was increased with extra seating.

Fun ship facts

During its first year of service (March 10, 2015 - March 25, 2016), the Britannia cruise ship:

• sailed more than 90000 nautical miles (103570 ml / 166680 km)
• hosted 730 theater shows
• served 94457 meals
• operated 43 itineraries (visiting 31 different countries and calling on 61 seaports).

During that time, the ship carried 116900+ passengers, who consumed ~375000 cocktail drinks, ~2,8 million cups of tea, 292000+ scones.

The vessel was laid down in 2011, its name was announced in 2013. P&O Britannia features a 308 ft / 94 m long Union Jack flag on hull's bow - world's biggest of its kind. The vessel is the first Monfalcone -made cruise ship with 2 funnels. The last ocean liner with 2 funnels (SS Eugenio C) was delivered by Monfalcone shipyard in 1966.

For the naming ceremony was used a nebuchadnezzar British Brut NV (from Winston Estate Winery, England's Sussex region). For the cruise ship's christening event, thousands of bottles "Rose Vintage 2011" and "Brut NV" were delivered.

MV Britannia ship's godmother was Her Majesty The Queen of Great Britain (Elizabeth II/1926-2022). On the naming ceremony, she was accompanied by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Philip. The event took place in Southampton on March 10, 2015. The list of other P and O cruise ships named by British Royals includes Oriana (April 6, 1995, by HM The Queen), Aurora (April 27, 2000, by HRH Princess Royal) and the ships Oceana and Adonia (both named on May 21, 2003, by HRH Princess Royal and her daughter Zara Phillips).

The cruise ship's namesakes are the ferries Spirit of Britain (P&O FERRIES) and Stena Britannica (STENA LINE).

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Royal Yacht Britannia

Il Royal Yacht Britannia è stato il  panfilo della Casa Reale Britannica per ben quattro decenni  ed è una delle imbarcazioni più importanti del mondo.

Una lunga vita

Il Britannia fu costruito in Scozia nel 1953 e, da allora, è stato utilizzato dalla Famiglia Reale nei 968 viaggi ufficiali , navigando per più di un milione di miglia marine e facendo scalo in 600 porti di più di 135 paesi .

Quando la Regina viaggiava per il mondo con il Britannia, si sentiva come a casa. Si possono ancoravedere, sulle pareti, le foto dei suoi figli, oltre ad alcuni oggetti personali e dei regali ricevuti nei tanti luoghi visitati.

Nel corso degli anni, lo yacht ha accolto banchetti, ricevimenti ufficiali, visite di stato e ben 45 membri della Casa Reale, accompagnati da cinque tonnellate di bagagli.

Nel 1997, dopo aver prestato 44 anni di servizio, l’imbarcazione fu ritirata e, da allora, si trova attraccata nel porto di Leith , dove i turisti possono saziare le proprie curiosità scoprendo gli angoli più nascosti dell’impressionante barca.

La visita del Britannia inizia al secondo piano del centro commerciale Ocean Terminal, nella zona delle visite del Royal Yacht Britannia . Lì potrete realizzare un viaggio nel passato dell’impressionante panfilo mediante un percorso espositivo con fotografie d'epoca .

Prima di salire sulla barca riceverete un'audioguida con cui potrete scoprire tutti i dettagli della vita a bordo dello yacht.

Iniziando dal ponte di comando, nella visita avrete l’opportunità di conoscere i saloni ufficiali , le stanze dell’equipaggio, la camera da letto della regina e la splendente cabina dei macchinari.

La cabina della regina è sorprende per la sua semplicità, mentre altri elementi ed oggetti presenti nell’imbarcazione sono sfarzosi, come il Rolls Royce parcheggiato nel garage della barca.

Uno yacht con molto da raccontare

Anche se non siete appassionati di barche, probabilmente percorrerete ogni angolo di questa imbarcazione piena di storia spinti dal desiderio di saziare qualsiasi tipo di curiosità sulla monarchia britannica: chi dormiva in ogni stanza, quante persone lavoravano a bordo della barca, quali paesi visitò, quante personalità importanti vissero dei momenti interessanti a bordo, ecc.

Ocean Terminal.

Da gennaio a marzo : tutti i giorni, dalle ore 10:00 alle 17:00. Da aprile a ottobre : tutti i giorni, dalle ore 09:30 alle 17:30. Novembre e dicembre : tutti i giorni, dalle ore 10:00 alle 17:00.

Adulti: 18 £ (23,60 US$ ) Da 5 a 17 anni: 9 £ (11,80 US$ ) Studenti : 16 £ (21 US$ ) Minori di 5 anni: accesso gratuito

Autobus : Ocean Terminal , linee 11, 22 e 35.

Luoghi vicini

Giardino Botanico Reale di Edimburgo (2.7 km) Calton Hill (3 km) Galleria Nazionale Scozzese di Ritratti (3.1 km) Palazzo di Holyroodhouse (3.2 km) Parlamento Scozzese (3.3 km)

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Royal Yacht Britannia: il castello galleggiante della famiglia reale inglese

Yacht britannia: da nave della regina a museo di edimburgo.

Lo Yacht Britannia è la storica imbarcazione appartenuta alla famiglia reale inglese che ha svolto il proprio compito di rappresentanza della corona in giro per il mondo fino al 1997, quando fu dismessa e parcheggiata per sempre nel porto di Leith , diventando un apprezzatissimo museo di Edimburgo.

Il “castello galleggiante della famiglia reale inglese” oggi permette al visitatore di entrare in quelli che un tempo erano gli spazi utilizzati dalla Regina e dalla sua famiglia, così come da altri illustri ed importantissimi ospiti che hanno cambiato il mondo.

Questa è l’ultima di una serie di imbarcazioni che hanno servito varie dinastie della famiglia reale a partire dal lontano 1660 con Carlo II fino alla fine del XX secolo con Elisabetta II.

La storia del Britannia, lo Yacht della famiglia reale inglese

Siamo nel 1952 quando durante il regno di Giorgio VI, il padre dell’attuale regina Elisabetta II, venne decisa e commissionata la costruzione di una nuova imbarcazione che portasse in giro per il mondo la famiglia reale e che, all’occorrenza, si trasformasse in una nave ospedale.

Due giorni dopo averla commissionata il re morì ed Elisabetta II divenne Regina .

Varata nel 1953 con il nome di Britannia , partì per il suo primo viaggio il 22 aprile 1954 e da quel giorno non si fermò più. Di media compì l’equivalente di un giro del mondo all’anno , solcando ogni oceano, raggiungendo i porti più lontani come quelli dell’America, del Canada, dell’Australia e della Nuova Zelanda.

Nei suoi 44 anni di attività fece scalo in ben 600 porti divisi in 135 nazioni.

La nave Britannia fu usata non solo dalla regina Elisabetta II, ma da diversi reali per ogni tipo di evento , vacanze, affari diplomatici, economici e perfino la prima parte della luna di miele del principe Carlo e dell’indimenticabile Lady D.

Nel 1986 cambiò le sue vesti ed essendo una nave della Royalnavy, non adibita al combattimento, fu fatta entrare in un porto dello Yemen per evacuare i cittadini britannici , e non solo, dal territorio che già allora era sotto una pesante guerra civile.

Nel 1997 la Regina decise di mandare lo Yacht Britannia in pensione dopo 44 anni di servizio onorevole e la rese immortale facendola diventare il museo apprezzatissimo che oggi conosciamo.

La visita allo Yacht Britannia oggi

Come già detto, oggi la nave è parcheggiata nel porto di Leith, nella periferia della straordinaria Edimburgo .

La visita parte dal secondo piano del centro commerciale Ocean Terminal , dove si trova la biglietteria, il centro informazioni ed un primo approccio al mondo Britannia, con un’esposizione di oggetti, documenti e foto che raccontano parte della vita del bellissimo Yacht della corona.

Finita questa iniziale introduzione, si raggiunge il banco all’ingresso della nave, dove viene consegnata un’ audioguida che accompagna il visitatore passo passo raccontando storie e dettagli lungo tutto il percorso alla scoperta della nave.

La visita parte dal piano più alto del Britannia , ovvero la cabina di comando , dove potrete sedervi al posto del comandante ed immaginarvi solcare gli oceani alla guida di questa storica imbarcazione.

Scendendo, ad ogni piano le sorprese non mancano di certo, una nota di merito spetta alle stanze di rappresentanza , dove venivano organizzate importanti cene, con ospiti di riguardo; e agli appartamenti real i, semplici ma con mille curiosità che donano a questa nave un fascino ancora maggiore. Questi ultimi ospitano sia le camere della famiglia reale sia quelle per ospiti esterni, come capi di stato.

La camera della regina e quella del re sono separate ed entrambi avevano un ufficio a loro disposizione. Un punto amato per le foto in questa zona è la campana con inciso in nome Britannia .

Si scende ancora e gli ambienti cambiano diventando sempre meno sfarzosi, non dimentichiamo infatti che il Britannia aveva un equipaggio di ben 19 ufficiali e altri 217 membri . Vedrete gli alloggi e gli ambienti degli ufficiali, dei marinai semplici, fino ad arrivare alla lavanderia e alla sala macchine.

Alla fine un’ultima sorpresa, parcheggiata all’esterno troverete un’elegantissima Rolls Royce che veniva usata dai reali.

La visita si conclude così, un museo importante ed unico che ci fa capire una parte della vita dei reali e la storia di questa imbarcazione, che potremmo definire a gran voce un eroe di Gran Bretagna!

Visita Yacht Britannia: consigli utili

Un piccolo consiglio che può migliorare ancor di più questa visita:

come già detto l’imbarcazione-museo si trova in periferia, se dunque al ritorno o all‘andata volete fare una piacevole sosta per pranzo o per cena vi consigliamo due posti dove mangiare proprio nella strada che percorrerete :

• Razzo pizza napoletana : serve delle pizze strepitose , dallo stile napoletano e con ingredienti eccezionali. Veramente una sorpresa trovare una pizzeria cosi eccezionale all’estero, e non si limitano alla pizza, vi consigliamo di assaggiare anche gli strepitosi dolci come il cannolo siciliano !

• Un’altra alternativa è il ristorante Aurora : piatti unici nati dalla creatività fusion dello chef che, con ingredienti freschi e gustosi, crea pietanze belle quanto buone. Vi dispiacerà quasi rovinare il bel piatto ma siamo certi non potrete resistere all’odore che arriverà al vostro naso, basta guardare le foto per capirlo!

Entrambi con pochi tavoli ma con una qualità eccezionale!

Tariffe e orari per la visita allo Yacht Britannia

Tariffe: 17£ adulti; 15£ Senior (da piu di 60 anni) e studenti (con tesserino che attesti lo stato di studente); 8,50£ ragazzi 5-17 anni; gratuito sotto i 5 anni; 47£ biglietto famiglia (2 adulti 3 tre ragazzi).

Orari: Aperto ogni giorno dell’anno salvo il 25 dicembre ed il 1 gennaio, oltre che per eventi straordinari, potrete visitare la barca nei seguenti orari d’Inverno 10.00-15.15, d’estate 9.30-16.15.

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 ·  30.08.2024

Railway shortening in series

When foilers involuntarily become displacers, "britannia" wins without a fight, "taihoro" less badly damaged than feared.

Light winds paralysed the second day of the challenger round of the 37th America's Cup. The only duel of the day between the US yacht "Patriot" and Alinghi Red Bull Racing's "BoatOne" could only be sent out onto the course off Barcelona after a delay. While the Swiss fell off the foils in the starting box and didn't get back on their feet for what felt like an eternity, "Patriot" initially sailed away with some ease. Alinghi Red Bull Racing's "BoatOne" only crossed the start line three minutes later.

However, this was not the end of the nerve poker. After all, "Patriot" also fell off the foils several times during the race, but had built up a cushion of more than half a kilometre at the start. It was sometimes pitiful to watch as the crews struggled in vain for minutes to get their disenchanted foilers going again. The race organisers repeatedly shortened the course until it no longer measured a nautical mile and was reduced from six to four legs - also in order not to exceed the time limit of 45 minutes.

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The gradual shortening of the course meant that Alinghi Red Bull Racing lost all chances of turning the duel around after all. Not only the usually very moderate Sailing Team Manager of the Swiss team was annoyed by this. America's Cup winner Rodney Ardern said after the race: "The biggest frustration today was that the race committee shortened the race to achieve a 34-minute race while we were still trying to catch up with the other boat. The rules stipulate a maximum duration of 45 minutes. That's why it's difficult for us to understand what the urgency was to shorten the race while we were still underway."

Ardern continued: "Basically, we understand that you can shorten lanes during the race - the distance and the direction to the marks - but today several lanes were shortened even though the boats were already on that lane. A course that was getting shorter and shorter, making it practically impossible to catch up, that's super frustrating."

The Ocean Race and America's Cup veteran summarised: "We are all here to sail against each other. Unfortunately, we both had to contend with challenging conditions today. Congratulations to American Magic, who managed it better than us. They had the same problems, they were also on the foils at times and then again not. In this respect it was a game of chance, a lottery. We are hoping for good, fair racing and good conditions over the next few days. Hopefully all the races can take place and the athletes and spectators can experience high-quality racing."

The Americans won the battle of nerves and their first victory point in the Louis Vuitton Cup of Challengers. Their co-pilot Tom Slingsby also said: "It wasn't pretty at all, it was really hard work." The 2013 America's Cup winner, three-time SailGP season winner and Laser Olympic champion took a realistic look at the stressful race: "We had a bit of wind at the start and we had taken her off the foils. So we thought, 'okay, we should be able to just sail the course'."

Even though we won today, you're always on the edge of the abyss." Tom Slingsby

But it wasn't that easy, as Tom Slingsby also reported: "The wind got weaker and weaker, dropping from 7.5 to 6.5 knots. Then we only had five knots at times. When we fell off the foils on the last section, I tried to visualise it like this: If I'm sailing 10 knots at 120 degrees and he's now on the foils, how long will it take him to catch up with us? These conditions are so exhausting and I'm glad we had enough of a lead to collect the point. If you make one small mistake, the race can be over."

Ineos Britannia won the second race of the day without any opponents and with a successful start. The race committee then cancelled the race programme due to light winds. The duel between Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and NYYC American Magic had to be postponed until Saturday.

The America's Cup defenders from Emirates Team New Zealand were also unable to compete against France's Orient Express on day two of the Louis Vuitton Cup. Without the postponement of the duel to the next day, the French would have dusted off the winning point. The previous evening, the New Zealand Cup yacht "Taihoro" had fallen six metres onto its bearing block while being craned out of the water.

Team boss Grant Dalton had initially said the following morning: "The repairs have already started. We were lucky that the boat fell into the bearing block. The guys have cut away a piece of the boat that looks a bit like the Titanic at the moment. They were already rebuilding the piece this morning." The timing of the defenders' return to racing had initially remained uncertain. Everything had pointed to the possibility that "Taihoro" had suffered more serious structural damage and could be out of action for longer.

The turnaround came with a new statement from the Kiwis on Friday evening. It said: "Emirates Team New Zealand's design and shore team have been working non-stop since yesterday's incident when craning out the AC75 yacht 'Taihoro'. After a thorough investigation, the team was relieved that the damage was not as severe as initially expected." The surprising message: "The team has set itself the goal of returning to its next races tomorrow, Saturday 31 August."

The Louis Vuitton Cup will continue until 8 September, when the four semi-finalists will be determined from five challengers. Following the postponements on Saturday, the programme for day three has an XL format with a total of six matches. The race day will open with the catch-up duels between Italy and the USA and New Zealand against France's "Orient Express". This will be followed by the matches between Alinghi Red Bull Racing and Ineos Britannia, France and NYYC American Magic, "Britannia" against "Luna Rossa" and Switzerland against New Zealand. This means that each of the five challengers and the defenders will be challenged twice.

Click here for the results. It should be noted that in order to determine the four semi-finalists from the two results lists for the Louis Vuitton Cup, the match record of the challengers must be taken into account. without is relevant for the New Zealand defenders. Ineos Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli lead the challenger classification with one win each and no defeats. The Americans and the French follow with one win and one defeat each. At the bottom of the table at this early stage of the double round robin round with a total of 30 matches and two defeats is Alinghi Red Bull Racing, who were so unluckily beaten on Friday.

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The Crown Season 5 filming locations include Ardverikie, Lancaster House, the Royal Yacht Britannia, Chatham Historic Dockyard, Wellington College, Cobham Hall School, Winchester College, Burghley House, Brompton Cemetery, Greenwich ORNC, Lincoln’s Inn and the London Coliseum. Further scenes were filmed on the Netflix show’s extensive sets around Elstree Studios.

As the Netflix drama moves into the 1990s, it revisits some of the established locations for the royal palaces, and adds new settings. We’re also in for a change of cast, led by Imelda Staunton as the Queen, with Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret.

Marcia Warren steps in the Queen Mother, while Timothy Dalton plays Peter Townsend for a brief reunion. Dominic West takes over as Prince Charles, with Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana and Olivia Williams as Camilla Parker Bowles.

New figures for The Crown Season 5 include Mohamed Al-Fayed (Salim Daw) and his son Dodi (Khalid Abdalla), Penny Knatchbull (Natascha McElhone) and John Major (Jonny Lee Miller). Flashbacks also give us glimpses of earlier cast members and filming locations.

Where Was The Crown Season 5 Filmed?

The Crown Season 5 was filmed in Chatham, Greenwich, the Moray Firth, Ardverikie, Knebworth, Wellington College, Brompton Cemetery, Somerley House, Eastbourne Pier, Winchester College, Wrotham Park, Lancaster House, Lincoln’s Inn, and more stunning locations.

However, with the show growing bigger each season, the number of sets at Elstree has also grown. The Britannia, royal residences and Downing Street are among the custom-built backdrops.

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We see the ship in two eras. After Claire Foy’s Elizabeth has launched the ship, we see Imelda Staunton’s Queen at Chatham Historic Dockyard as she boards the Britannia to sail to Balmoral.

And here’s where to watch the real Britannia launch! It’s right here on the BBC Scotland News Facebook page .

Royal Yacht Britannia

The Crown Season 5 Britannia scenes were filmed on the real Royal Yacht and a replica built at Elstree Studios . The recreated top deck of the Royal Yacht’s appears in the dinner scene at the start of Episode 5. Other parts of the ship were duplicated elsewhere at the Netflix show’s Elstree base.

In an interview with Elle Décor , production designer Martin Childs confirmed the filming locations for the Britannia in Season 5 of The Crown. And it’s confirmed that the lower decks were used. We think these are the engine room scenes, which show off the machinery visible from above on the tour.

You can visit the real Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith, to the north of Edinburgh. Visitors can see the real engine rooms, Prince Philip’s art supplies, family lounges and bedrooms on the now-decommissioned Britannia. There’s also a permanent Royal Deck Tea Room , if you want to dine like the royal family in the scenes from The Crown Season 5.

Balmoral Castle

Interior shots for the Balmoral scenes have been filmed at Knebworth throughout the Netflix show’s run. Knebworth House confirmed that it’s a filming location for The Crown Season 5, sharing the news online the day before its release .

Knebworth’s dramatic architecture makes it a popular filming location, and The Crown’s substitute for Balmoral’s Scottish Baronial style. You can visit this location easily – check for opening days and special events! https://www.knebworthhouse.com/

The exterior belongs to Ardverikie in Newtonmore - also known as Glenbogle from Monarch of the Glen. And the surrounding land appears in the show as well.

Balmoral Estate

Balmoral scenes for The Crown Season 5 were filmed around Kinloch Laggan and Lossiemouth. Kinloch Laggan is where Ardverikie is situated, and this is a real Highland location. Like the real Balmoral Estate, it’s in the Cairngorms National Park . This year, other locations add to the landscape for loch scenes.

The Crown’s loch scenes were filmed around the Moray Firth near Lossiemouth and the Covesea Lighthouse. The Strathspey and Badenoch Herald caught Imelda Staunton and Lesley Manville in costume for the scenes.

In the Season 1 Episode 1 loch scenes, Princess Margaret and the Queen spend time together in a boat on the loch.

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Prince Philip’s driving scenes were filmed in Hertfortshire. Back in October 2021, Jonathan Pryce was spotted filming the Range Rover driving scenes - part of Prince Philip’s life outside the palace. In Season 5, we see the Duke of Edinburgh following his love of driving and of carriage racing.

Lowther Horse Show

According to the Stamford Mercury , the Lowther Horse Show scenes were filmed at Burghley’s grounds.

As the series goes on Prince Philip and Penny Knatchbull's friendship attracts controversy – until Prince Philip asks the Queen to give her approval. While the Netflix series raises questions about the relationship, there’s no doubt that Prince Philip was devoted to carriage racing.

The Duke of Edinburgh competed in the sport, notably the Royal Windsor Horse Show, until the early 2000s. As described in the episode, he sought it out as an alternative to polo .

Kensington Palace

Wellington College has been used as Kensington Palace in The Crown from Season 3 onwards. It appears again in Episode 4, “Annus Horribilis”, and other scenes involving Princess Diana. The Princess of Wales famously lived in one of the palace’s apartments after her split from Prince Charles.

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Lincoln’s Inn Fields appear in The Crown’s London street scenes as Princess Diana agrees to be interviewed for Andrew Morton’s book. The gateway is visible, along with the surrounding terraces.

Buckingham Palace

Wrotham Park has been used as the Queen’s audience room since The Crown Season 1. Over the years, The Crown has filmed Buckingham Palace scenes at Wilton House, Goldsmiths Hall and Greenwich Old Royal Naval College.

The palace’s portico scenes used to be filmed in Greenwich, but have been switched for a replica in Elstree Studios. Other palace interiors are filmed on custom sets at Elstree too.

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The Crown’s Ritz hotel filming location is Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire. The Rothschild mansion appears in Season 5 Episode 3 “Mou Mou”. Look out for the dining room’s mantelpiece and mirrors. This room is seen in the meeting to buy the Ritz, and later when Mohamed Al-Fayed speaks with Sydney Johnson, personal valet to the Duke of Windsor.

Of course, the real Ritz Paris has taken on a different role in the story of the Royal Family, Princess Diana, and the Al-Fayeds. But in Season 5 Episode 3, we’re focusing on the Al-Fayed patriarch’s story and love of prestigious settings.

Bois du Boulogne/Villa Windsor

The Crown’s Bois du Boulogne locations are Halton House and West Wycombe Park. Halton House appeared as the former Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson’s French retreat in the Netflix show’s earlier seasons. It makes a return in Season 5 Episode 3. Look out for the exterior as the former king trains his valet.

Halton recently appeared in Enola Holmes 2 as the Lyon family home – one of many screen moments. It was built for the Rothschilds, who still own the nearby Waddesdon Manor, and as a result they share some architectural links.

West Wycombe Park is another original Bois du Boulogne filming location from The Crown Season 1 that appears in Season 5 Episode 3. Look out for it in the interior shots as Mohamed Al-Fayed and Sydney Johnson inspect Wallis Simpson’s house after her death. Halton House’s entrance and West Wycombe Park’s as the Queen’s representative removes Edward VIII’s abdication desk and letters.

As shown in the Netflix series, Sydney Johnson worked at the house in its heyday and during its renovation. The real valet to the former Edward VIII said, of the Villa Windsor’s restoration:

“I feel on top of the world… the restoration is so authentic I expect to see the duchess stepping down the staircase asking, ‘How do I look?’” Sydney Johnson, Valet to the Duke of Windsor and Mohamed Al-Fayed

If you want to see the real Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s décor, Architectural Digest has captured it in amazing detail . Everything from the clocks to the North Persian carpets is recorded.

Look out for Harrods in the shots of Mohamed Al-Fayed looking over his newest purchase. This looks very much like the real Harrods department store in Kensington, complete with its illuminations.

The real Harrods is a fixture of Knightsbridge to this day. But the prestigious shopping destination’s relationship with the Royal Family has changed over the years.

In 2000, Prince Philip withdrew his royal warrant. The store had held royal warrants since the 1950s. But after the Duke of Edinburgh declined to renew, Mohamed Al-Fayed spoke out to say he wouldn’t seek to renew the Queen or Prince of Wales’ warrants. Harrods then-owner elaborated:

“We are proud of the Harrods reputation as the world’s finest store and we naturally welcome discerning shoppers from all over the world… The royal family, with the exception of Prince Philip, are welcome to shop at Harrods at any time.” Mohamed Al-Fayed

Sydney Johnson’s Grave

The Crown cemetery location for Sydney Johnson’s grave is Brompton Cemetery in London. In The Crown, we see Mohamed Al-Fayed paying his respects over the gravestone. The engraving reads Sydney Johnson, Valet to the King.

Brompton Cemetery opened in 1840, and is still a working cemetery to this day. But it’s also a Grade I-listed on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens and a precious green space. You can find guides to the well-known figures who are buried there, and popular walking routes, on the Royal Parks website.

Moscow Streets

The Netflix show’s Moscow scenes were filmed in Bradford. In The Crown Season 5, the Queen’s car is seen driving through the streets of the Russian capital, actually Bradford’s Forster Square area.

The Telegraph and Argus caught filming in progress , with Russian signage appearing on Holdsworth Street, Canal Road and Valley Road.

Windsor Castle

Look out for Burghley Castle as The Crown’s Windsor Castle location in Season 5. The famous Windsor Castle fire scenes were filmed at Burghley, and smoke billowing over its roof . A replica of one of its rooms was also used as a fire-damaged Windsor in scenes of the Queen and Prince Philip surveying the damage.

Burghley also provides St George’s Hall in Windsor Castle after the repairs. It appears in the scenes of Prince William and the Queen having tea at Windsor during his time at Eton. Look out for it again when the Queen and Director General of the BBC have a tough conversation after Martin Bashir’s interview is screened.

You can visit this Crown location – check the opening dates for the house, grounds and restaurant.

Guildhall Jubilee Lunch

Look out for the exterior of the ORNC buildings at the opening of the episode, as the Queen exits the car. She is seen walking into the Painted Hall, climbing the steps to its distinctive black and white floor.

The artwork has a royal theme of its own. Among the scenes depicted around the Painted Hall, you’ll find the accessions of William and Mary, and George I. And you can indeed find the paintings for yourself, because it’s open to the public – check the website for current admission details .

The Queen really did make her famed “annus horribilis” comment during the Guildhall Jubilee Lunch . In reality, the Ruby Jubilee banquet on 24th November 1992 took place just days after the fire at Windsor Castle.

The real Guildhall , with its 600-year-old Great Hall, is the home of the Corporation of the City of London, who hosted the event. While it didn’t appear in this episode of The Crown, it is a popular filming location in its own right.

The Eton town and school locations in The Crown are Winchester College in Hampshire and the Cobham Hall School in Kent. Prince William’s car passes the entrance to the Winchester College in Season 5 Episode 7, “No Woman’s Land”, before the press call.

Winchester was founded in 1382, pipping Eton to the post by about 60 years. Princes William and Harry’s former school was founded in 1440, on the banks of the Thames. As seen in The Crown when the Queen considers inviting William for tea, Eton sits just on the edge of Windsor.

Eton College

Kent’s Cobham Hall School appears in glimpses of Eton’s courtyard and interior shots. Look out for the Gravesend school in the press call and William’s lesson on Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.

It was confirmed as a filming location by Visit Kent , along with other local spots appearing in the likes of Enola Holmes 2 . While Eton is an all-boys school and Winchester has only recently become co-educational, Cobham Hall is an all-girls day and boarding school.

It was founded by socialite Bhicoo Batlivala , who had attended another prestigious school, Cheltenham Ladies’ College. But the building itself boasts its own royal connections. Cobham Hall has been home to the Barons of Cobham, Earls of Lennox and Earls of Darnley. Over the centuries, the residents have hosted royalty of their era, from Elizabeth I to the Duke of Windsor.

Broadcasting House

It looks like a real glimpse of Langham Place in Season 5 Episode 8, “Gunpowder”, with CGI assistance bringing the BBC’s Broadcasting House back to the 1990s. Built in 1932 , the Broadcasting House building was later updated with the glass-lined piazza space that occasionally appears in BBC features.

Eastbourne Pier

The Crown Season 5 Episode 8 features shots of Eastbourne’s pier and seafront . Look out for several angles in quick succession at the start of the sequence before the Bashir footage is reviewed.

Eastbourne’s shingle beach is another location seen in the episode, as the race to halt or allow the broadcast begins.

The Queens Hotel

Royal Variety Performance

The Royal Variety Performance scene was filmed at the London Coliseum on St Martin’s Lane in London . The London Coliseum’s exterior is seen as the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh arrive for the Royal Variety Performance on their wedding anniversary. The real auditorium appears as well, with shots from various angles throughout the second half of the episode.

As a side note, while the London Coliseum has hosted the event, it wasn’t the venue that year. On 19th November 1995, the day before Princess Diana’s interview with Martin Bashir aired, the Royal Variety Performance was held at the London Dominion.

The Queen and Prince Philip would have watched acts including Cirque du Soleil, Allan Stewart, Des O’Connor, Riverdance and Elaine Paige. Thanks to the Royal Variety Charity’s archive, you can check out the line-up right here .

Prince Charles’ Hong Kong scenes were filmed in London’s West End . The area already has a strong connection to China and Hong Kong, through local expat communities and Chinatown’s restaurants and importers.

Journals and essays written by King Charles III were shared with the press after he took the final trip in the Royal Yacht Britannia. In the texts , he wrote about his thoughts on the journey itself and the Hong Kong handover.

The Theatre

While the Princess of Wales’ fashion choices influenced the costumes shown in The Crown, they don’t appear at the same events. As Yahoo Life UK point out, the blue dress Diana is seen wearing to Swan Lake harks back to a Jaques Azagury dress she wore to an event at the Serpentine Gallery in 1995.

The Crown’s Highgrove location is the Somerley Estate in Dorset. Somerley appeared in Season 4 as Highgrove, and is also set to reappear in Season 6. Filming took place in October 2022 , before Season 5 had arrived on Netflix.

While Somerley isn’t open to the public, you can stay at this Crown location. There are holiday lets on the estate – or you can host a wedding or special event at the house. https://somerley.com/ That said, you can visit the real Highgrove gardens . In fact, King Charles III’s private residence in Gloucestershire has hosted garden tours for 25 years.

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America’s Cup 2024: What is it, how does it work, race schedule and dates

The 37th America’s Cup takes place in Barcelona this autumn as the British entrant led by Sir Ben Ainslie bids to end the 173-year wait for a first victory.

What is the America’s Cup?

The America’s Cup is the oldest international trophy in sport. It was first held in 1851, predating the modern Olympic Games by 45 years. The first match saw the schooner America, representing the New York Yacht Club, come over to the Isle of Wight and beat the best the Royal Yacht Squadron could muster to claim the ‘Auld Mug’.

The watching Queen Victoria was said to have asked, “Who was second?” to which the reply was, “Ma’am, there is no second”. There have been 36 editions in total. Britain has never won it.

When is it?

After a short preliminary regatta from August 22-25 (which did not count for anything but offered a first chance for the teams to size each other up), the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger selection series starts with a double round-robin stage between the five challengers from August 29 to September 8. One team will be eliminated after this stage.

There will then be a semi-final between the four remaining challengers from September 14-19. The two semi-final winners will face off against each other in the Louis Vuitton Cup final from September 26 to October 5.

The winner of this will face defenders New Zealand in the 37th America’s Cup match from October 12-21.

What channel is it on and how do I watch it?

In the UK and Ireland, live coverage of the America’s Cup will be available to watch on TNT Sports and Eurosport/Discovery. It will also be available on YouTube, Facebook and on the America’s Cup official website.

What teams are taking part?

There are six teams in total. Defenders New Zealand, ‘Challenger of Record’ Great Britain (the Challenger of Record helps the Defender to frame the rules for the next Cup), Italy, the United States, Switzerland and France.

How does it work?

All six teams will compete in the initial double round-robin series. Each team will face each other twice in a straightforward 1v1 match race. New Zealand’s results will be irrelevant in that they have already qualified for the final. One of the five challengers will be eliminated after the round-robin stage. The four remaining challengers will race in first-to-five-wins semi-finals, with their seeding determined by their performance in the round robins. The two semi-final winners will face each other in a first-to-seven-wins final to determine who gets to race against New Zealand in the 37th America’s Cup match.

What is the exact schedule?

Louis Vuitton Cup round-robin stage (all teams face each other twice).

Racing starts at 1pm UK time on race days and generally runs until 3pm or 4pm.

Thu Aug 29: France v Switzerland, Italy v New Zealand, GB v USA, France v Italy Fri Aug 30: USA v Switzerland, New Zealand v GB, Italy v USA, New Zealand v France Sat Aug 31: Switzerland v GB, France v USA, GB v Italy, Switzerland v New Zealand Sun Sept 1: GB v France, Switzerland v Italy, USA v New Zealand, Switzerland v France Mon Sept 2: Reserve day Tues Sept 3: New Zealand v Italy, USA v GB, Italy v France, Switzerland v USA Weds Sept 4: GB v New Zealand, USA v Italy, GB v Switzerland, France v New Zealand Thurs Sept 5: Reserve day Fri Sept 6: Reserve day Sat Sept 7: Italy v GB, USA v France, New Zealand v Switzerland Sun Sept 8: France v GB, Italy v Switzerland, New Zealand v USA

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Who has won in the past.

The New York Yacht Club won the first ever America’s Cup held in 1851 before successfully defending it 24 times over the course of the next 130 years against a succession of mainly British challengers backed by splendid adventurer-types. James Lloyd Ashbury, the son of a railway tycoon, tried twice without success. Sir Thomas Lipton, founder of the famous tea company, challenged five times over a period of 31 years. Sir Thomas Sopwith, of the famous First World War single-seat biplane, challenged twice in the 1930s on his J-class yachts Endeavour and Endeavour II.

The New York Yacht Club — backed by great American dynasties like the JP Morgans and the Vanderbilts — sent them all packing. It was only in 1983, by which time the Cup match was preceded by a challenger series between the fleet of hopefuls, that a foreign syndicate finally prevailed. Australia II, with its controversial ‘winged keel’ (which survived a legal protest by the NYYC), took the Cup to Perth. Since then, New Zealand have won the Cup four times, the United States have won it with two different yacht clubs, and even land-locked Switzerland have won it twice. Britain has still never won it.

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Andare in vacanza sembra una cosa scontata, ma è sempre stato così? Il concetto di “vacanza” è stato inventato tanto tempo fa e si è evoluto nel corso del tempo

Le vacanze , così come si conoscono oggi, sono un fenomeno relativamente recente nella storia dell'umanità. Se si pensa al passato, il concetto di staccare dal lavoro per periodi prolungati e dedicarsi al piacere e al relax non è affatto scontato. Per gran parte della storia, la vita delle persone era scandita da un lavoro incessante, e in molte parti del mondo è ancora così. Ciò che è necessario per permettersi una vacanza sono quattro elementi fondamentali: disponibilità economica, tranquillità, infrastrutture adeguate e tempo libero, requisiti che non sono stati sempre alla portata di tutti.

Il turismo ai tempi dell'Impero Romano

I primi a potersi permettere il lusso di viaggiare per piacere furono i Romani . La parola "vacanza" deriva dal latino "vacare", che significa "essere liberi" . È curioso pensare che già nell'antichità ci fossero persone che viaggiavano non per necessità , ma per esplorare e conoscere il mondo.

Ad esempio, il generale romano Lucio Emilio Paolo Macedonico , nel II secolo a.C., si recò in Grecia per visitare le maggiori attrazioni dell'epoca, come Atene , Delfi , Sparta e Olimpia . Al suo ritorno, però, sembra non fosse rimasto particolarmente impressionato da ciò che aveva visto: il famoso storico Tito Livio racconta che l'uomo rimase deluso, scoprendo che molti luoghi famosi erano più belli nella leggenda che nella realtà.

I Romani non si limitavano a viaggiare lontano. Molti di loro possedevano residenze di campagna o ville sulla costa , dove potevano godere di momenti di tranquillità lontano dalla frenesia della città. Plinio il Giovane descriveva la sua villa come un rifugio perfetto in cui sembrava di sentirsi lontano dal mondo: “Nulla la penetra”, scrisse, “nessuna voce di schiavi, nessun mormorio del mare, nessun muggito di tempesta (...)”.

Il Grand Tour: l'interrail del XVIII secolo

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Recently delivered 63m Sunrise Super Yacht IRIMARI to make world premiere at MYS 2015

New Savings and Benefits for Russian Yacht Owners in 2014 announced by Karpaz Gate Marina

5th Moscow Boat Show, March 20-25, 2012

5th International exhibition of boats and yachts Moscow Boat Show a Huge Success

Van der Valk Shipyard announce 35m explorer yacht SAMBA

Abeking & Rasmussen’s 41-meter superyacht NURJA relaunched after refit

Aegean Yachts unveil 26m explorer yacht HEKATE

Late summer special offer on board 72m superyacht ARBEMA in the Western Mediterranean

The International SeaKeepers Society will host its 2024 annual Founders Event in October

OCEA delivers 33m motor yacht ARAOK II to her new owner

39m sailing yacht LINNEA AURORA launched by SES Yachts

A luxury charter yacht is the perfect way to encounter New England’s fall foliage display

A first look at 55m superyacht PROJECT AGNETHA from Heesen Yachts

Charter yachts offering citizen science opportunities around the world

44m superyacht ORION ONE reaches a construction milestone

44m charter yacht JEMS offers 9 days for the price of 7 in August in Italy

37m luxury explorer yacht OCULUS brand new to the charter market on both sides of the Atlantic