The British royal family has a centuries-old relationship with boats and the sea . They have been sailing since at least the 16th century, when King James I was on his way to marry Anne of Denmark in England. Britain 's identity as a small island nation is significant in royal 's affinity with boats .
The British royal family has a centuries-old relationship with boats and the sea . Sunday 's flotilla most recent in a long line of regal celebrations on the Thames . Britain 's identity as a small island nation is significant in royal 's affinity with boats .