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The Royal Yacht Britannia Trust are delighted to
announce that Britannia’s Royal Deck is being brought back into use as a
stunning new room for dinners and receptions to complement those
currently hosted in the State Apartments. This room will enhance the
range and size of events that Britannia can host on board.
Traditionally, the Royal Deck, one of the highest decks on board, would
be covered with an awning and used by The Royal Family for cocktail
parties, receptions and deck games. From winter 2008 the historic
appearance of the Royal Deck will be replicated with an awning style
roof, glass walls and original teak deck. The quality of the finish
throughout will be in keeping with the very highest standards already
set by The Royal Yacht Britannia.
Stunning receptions and dinners are already held in the State Drawing
Room and Dining Room on board. The Royal Deck will bring Britannia’s
dining capacity up to 176 and receptions up to 380, when used with the
State Apartments. The room will also extend the evening entertainment
opportunities available, with possibilities for jazz and swing bands or
ceilidhs.
Britannia is owned by self-funded, registered charity The Royal Yacht
Britannia Trust. All proceeds are reinvested in the Royal Yacht’s
long-term maintenance and the development of the Royal Deck will further
ensure the future of this ship of such historical importance.
The Royal Yacht Britannia’s Head of Corporate Events, Angela Stewart
commented:
“This is a major and very exciting development for Britannia and the
opportunities it presents are endless. This project embraces Britannia’s
past in order to preserve a future for others to enjoy. We look forward
to many spectacular events held on our Royal Deck.”
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Notes for Editors:
For over forty years, Britannia served the Royal Family and is now
permanently berthed in Edinburgh as one of the UK’s most prestigious
corporate events venues. Please find attached an artists’ impression of
the Royal Deck. For further information or images please contact: Casey
Rust Marketing Manager on 0131 555 8800 or caseyr@tryb.co.uk
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
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