Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom
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Not to be confused with First Lord of the Admiralty, First Sea Lord, Admiral of the Fleet (United Kingdom), or Admiral (United Kingdom).
The Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom (of England beginning in the 14th century, later of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800)[1] is the ceremonial head of the Royal Navy. Most have been courtiers or members of the British royal family, and not professional naval officers. The Lord High Admiral is one of the nine English Great Officers of State and since 2021 is held personally by the reigning monarch (currently King Charles III).[2]
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Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom | |
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Type | Great Officer of State |
Appointer | The Monarch |
Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
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First holder | The 3rd Earl of Arundel as High Admiral of England, Ireland and Aquitaine |
Deputy | Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom |
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