Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom

Not to be confused with Rear admiral (Royal Navy).

Rear-Admiral of the
United Kingdom
since 6 December 2021
AppointerMonarch
Formation1683
First holderArthur Herbert, 1st Earl of Torrington

Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom is a now honorary office generally held by a senior (usually retired) Royal Navy admiral, though the current incumbent is a retired Royal Marine General. Despite the title, the Rear-Admiral of the United Kingdom is usually a full admiral. He is the deputy to the Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom, who is in turn deputy to the Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom (an office that is currently vested in the Sovereign).

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