The Royal Navy missed its recruitment target by 40% last year as it continues to find and retain talented sailors.

But it should not be mixed with uniform." Commissioned Royal Navy officers can hold a variety of ranks, including Admiral, Vice Admiral, Captain, Commander, Lieutenant, and Sub-Lieutenant.

Anne was made a Rear Admiral in 1993 and was promoted to Vice Admiral in 2009 before becoming an Admiral in 2012. So, although symbolic, she does hold a rank in the UK's Navy.

Goodbye, bell bottoms: the Royal Navy has got a 'cool' new uniform for the first time in 70 years ... Except that quote isn't from a fashion house, but from Vice Admiral Sir David Steel, ...

The head of the Royal Navy stepped back from his role after the Ministry of Defence launched an investigation into his relationship with a female subordinate, according to people familiar with the ...