Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom
The Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom 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.
Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom
Image: Algernon Percy
Image: Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington from NPG
Image: James II by Peter Lely
Admiralty courts, also known as maritime courts, are courts exercising jurisdiction over all maritime contracts, torts, injuries, and offences.
Edinburgh's West Register House houses the records of the Scottish Admiralty Court. Photo: Callum Black
Cartoon showing the Duke of Wellington; King George IV and George's brother William holding the Silver Oar of the Admiralty