the fleet (as well as field marshal and marshal of the Royal Air Force), in recognition of his support to Queen Elizabeth II in her role of as Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces. In 2014, Lord Boyce, a former First Sea Lord and Chief of the Defence Staff, was also appointed an honorary admiral of the fleet. Admirals of the Fleet See also Admiral of the fleet as used in other countries British ensigns British and U.S. military ranks compared Coloured squadrons of the Royal Navy Comparative military ranks First Sea Lord Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom Royal Navy officer rank insignia References Sources External links Admirals F Lists of admirals Military ranks of the Royal Navy Five-star officers