Royal Yacht Britannia serves perfect blend for Queen Elizabeth II centenary

The Royal Yacht Britannia has created a new afternoon tea, the ‘Royal Tea on Britannia’ and an enhanced, guided, group tour experience, to mark 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II in 2026. 

'Royal Tea on Britannia' will be served on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 February until 31 March. The new group tour will reveal stories and anecdotes about the life of Queen Elizabeth II on board the ship, which is based in Leith.

Visitors will board Britannia via the Royal Brow, an entrance previously reserved for the royal family and will go behind the ropes of the last British royal yacht in the world. 

An expert guide will escort groups into the state apartments and state dining room, which once hosted presidents and prime ministers. 

In the Royal Deck Tearoom, where the royal family used to relax, play games and entertain, visitors will have the opportunity to indulge in sweet and savoury treats featuring some of Queen Elizabeth II’s favourites, including Coronation chicken and oak-smoked salmon and cream-cheese sandwiches. Victoria sponge and Valrhona- chocolate-biscuit sandwich are also part of the menu.

The afternoon tea will be enjoyed communally and accompanied by a tour guide to help answer any questions about The Royal Yacht Britannia. After tea, visitors will have the opportunity to explore the rest of Britannia at their leisure with an audio guide.

The new ‘Royal Tea on Britannia' experience is priced at £75 per person, with up to 24 tickets available per tour.

www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk/visit/royal-tea-on-britannia

Photography: Royal Yacht Britannia