Post by Administrator on Sept 22, 2023 6:46:44 GMT
The hereditary title Master of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets is assumed to pass to His Majesty King Charles III. (Can someone confirm this? please)The title has been hereditary since the former Queen, Elizabeth II's grandfather, King George V instituted it, when HM Queen Elizabeth II died, she was mourned in the UK maritime community as Master of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets. The title of Master of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets was instituted by the Queen's grandfather, HM King George V, who wished to bring Britain's merchant service in line with the armed forces by having a member of the Royal Family as its head. This was in recognition of its record in peace and war. HRH Edward, Prince of Wales, then became the first Master, and the title became hereditary, so it was eventually passed on to Queen Elizabeth II and it should be now be assumed by His Majesty King Charles III. The appointment was more than a compliment to the merchant service, as its creation reflected the personal involvement of George V, whose Royal Navy service earned him the title 'Sailor King'.
PARIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - King Charles arrived in France on Wednesday for a three day state visit, during which he and President Emmanuel Macron will hope to build on symbolism and personal bonds to turn the page on years of rocky relations between the two nations. Standard Bearers, both British and French, were together, waiting to receive His Majesty King Charles III and President Macron at the Arc de Triomphe. The Standard Bearers met His Majesty King Charles III and President Macron beneath the Arc de Triomphe The Union Jack, Royal British Legion Paris, RAF Royal Navy and Merchant Navy Standards were represented.
Caroline Clopet, Royal British Legion Paris member, RBL Paris MN standard bearer, a supporter of MNA, MNA Wales and MNA Barry branch, both displayed the Merchant Navy ensign and greeted the King.
PARIS, Sept 20 (Reuters) - King Charles arrived in France on Wednesday for a three day state visit, during which he and President Emmanuel Macron will hope to build on symbolism and personal bonds to turn the page on years of rocky relations between the two nations. Standard Bearers, both British and French, were together, waiting to receive His Majesty King Charles III and President Macron at the Arc de Triomphe. The Standard Bearers met His Majesty King Charles III and President Macron beneath the Arc de Triomphe The Union Jack, Royal British Legion Paris, RAF Royal Navy and Merchant Navy Standards were represented.
Caroline Clopet, Royal British Legion Paris member, RBL Paris MN standard bearer, a supporter of MNA, MNA Wales and MNA Barry branch, both displayed the Merchant Navy ensign and greeted the King.
