The Flag Officer, Royal Yachts, (FORY) also styled Flag Officer Commanding Royal Yachts[1] was a senior
Royal Navy post that existed from 1884 to 1997.
History
Royal yachts have been a feature of the
monarchy since at least 1660,[2] during this period command of the Royal Yacht was usually held by a captain.[3] The office of Flag Officer, Royal Yachts was established by
letters patent on 15 October 1884. Royal Yachts was an independent command, administered personally by the Flag Officer, Royal Yachts. It was standard protocol for the (FORY) to be appointed as an
extra equerry to the monarch and, as such, was a member of the
royal household.[4] The post existed until 1997 when it was abolished as separate command.
Hosts receptions on behalf of the monarch during sea days or commercial seminars held on board in support of British industry. These events bring FORY into direct and frequent contact with Heads of State and Government, and captains of industry.