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.

Princess Anne's military uniform is of the Royal Navy branch and references her role of Rear Admiral, which she gained in 1993, before being promoted to Vice Admiral in 2009 and then Admiral in 2012.

Another retired Royal Navy officer took a different view, telling the British paper, “It’s no good wearing a smart uniform if you’re smelly underneath.” Retired Rear Admiral Chris Parry ...