David Steel (Royal Navy officer)

Sir David Steel
Steel in 2021
Governor of Gibraltar
In office
11 June 2020 – 23 May 2024
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
Chief MinisterFabian Picardo
Preceded byEdward Davis
Succeeded bySir Ben Bathurst
Personal details
Born (1961-04-06) 6 April 1961
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceRoyal Navy
Years of service1979–2015
RankVice Admiral
CommandsSecond Sea Lord
Naval Secretary
HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Battles/warsKosovo War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Knight of Justice of the Order of St John
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Vice Admiral Sir David George Steel, KBE, KStJ, DL (born 6 April 1961) is a retired senior Royal Navy officer who served as Second Sea Lord between 2012 and 2015. He served as Governor of Gibraltar from 2020 to 2024.