Lt (SD) s (OCA) Geoffrey (‘Geoff’) Connell MVO Royal Navy

I met Geoff when we were both serving in the Royal Yacht Britannia, He was a Leading Steward and one of the first to be selected to serve in the Royal Yacht Service in 1953.  He was one of the few who made it to be the Keeper of the Royal Cabins and retired from this appointment about 1975.

A very quiet family service was held some three weeks ago in keeping with his wishes, I am grateful for this information  which was provided by another member of the Royal Yacht Crew who served with Geoff some 50 years or more ago.