Tonight | Britannia: The Queen’s Ship on SBS: the royal yacht’s secrets surface – Britannia: The Queen’s Ship premieres on SBS with a documentary look at the royal yacht that served as both floating embassy and private retreat.
What To Expect
For more than four decades, Britannia represented the British Empire abroad while also giving Queen Elizabeth II a beloved personal refuge.
The documentary uses archive material to explore the power and magic associated with the 126-metre royal yacht.
When To Watch
The ship’s size, exclusive furnishings and diplomatic purpose made it a symbol of global influence as well as royal privacy.
Moored as a museum ship in Edinburgh since 1997, Britannia remains one of the most recognisable royal vessels in modern history.
Royal Yacht Britannia occupies a rare place in modern royal history because it was both a working diplomatic vessel and a private home at sea.
The ship’s afterlife as a museum in Edinburgh adds another layer to the story. What was once a symbol of empire and royal movement is now a preserved object through which visitors encounter twentieth-century monarchy.
On SBS, Britannia: The Queen’s Ship gives viewers a clear instalment built around the royal yacht’s secrets surface. The broadcast is Saturday 8 August 2026 at 8.25pm, with streaming available through SBS On Demand.
Don’t miss Britannia: The Queen’s Ship, Saturday 8 August 2026 at 8.25pm on SBS and streaming on SBS On Demand.
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