US EditionQueen becomes first female Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom
PLYMOUTH, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 16 – Queen Camilla, honored for 18 years as Lady Sponsor of HMS Astute, is the first woman and second royal to hold the Vice Admiral title, marking a historic Royal Navy milestone.
- On July 16, 2025, at Devonport Naval Base, Queen Camilla became the first woman to be granted the honorary title of Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom.
- The appointment followed King Charles III’s ascension in 2022 and was made on nomination of First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins to honor her naval support role.
- Camilla, the sponsor of HMS Astute since its unveiling in 2007, took part in a ceremony commemorating the completion of the submarine’s initial commission, which at 15 years stands as the longest ever recorded for a Royal Navy vessel.
- Commander Christopher Bate praised her enduring commitment, noting her consistent support has boosted morale among the crew aboard HMS Astute.
- This honorary role reflects the Royal Family's ongoing ceremonial involvement with the Royal Navy and is expected to strengthen Camilla’s relationship with the Service.
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The Queen visits HMS Astute - Navy Lookout
The Queen has become the first woman and only the second member of the Royal Family to be appointed Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom, during a visit to HMS Astute at Devonport Naval Base. Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, is the Sponsor of HMS Astute, having been present at her roll-out in 2007 and commissioning […] The post The Queen visits HMS Astute first appeared on Navy Lookout.
Queen Camilla makes history as she's handed yet another prestigious title - The Mirror
While attending a ceremony at Devonport naval base, Queen Camilla has been awarded an esteemed title in a historic move, making her the first royal family member and first woman to hold the designation
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