As Britannia's former Commander, hear Sir Robert's first-hand accounts of her role in historic events such as the first State visit by a reigning monarch to Russia in 1994, following the collapse of the Soviet Union and South Africa in 1995, the first since the end of apartheid.

This illustrated talk will explore what life was like on-board Her Majesty The Queen's floating royal residence.

The talk, entitled Royal Yacht Britannia is from 12 noon on Monday, March 7 at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth and tickets costs £7. To book your place please call 01326 214546.