Lieutenant of the Admiralty

Office of the Lieutenant of the Admiralty
Ensign of the Royal Navy
Department of the Admiralty
Member ofNavy Board (1546–1564)
NominatorFirst Sea Lord
AppointerHM The King
Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council
Term lengthNot fixed (usually for life)
Formation1545–current

The Lieutenant of the Admiralty is a now honorary office generally held by a senior retired Royal Navy admiral. He is the official deputy to the Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom. He is appointed by the Sovereign on the nomination of the First Sea Lord.