New Royal Navy patronages 2006

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THE 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

 

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