| Office of the Lieutenant of the Admiralty | |
|---|---|
 Ensign of the Royal Navy | |
| Department of the Admiralty | |
| Member of | Navy Board (1546–1564) |
| Nominator | First Sea Lord |
| Appointer | HM The King Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed (usually for life) |
| Formation | 1545–current |
The Lieutenant of the Admiralty is a now honorary office generally held by a senior retired Royal Navy admiral. He is the official deputy to the Vice-Admiral of the United Kingdom. He is appointed by the Sovereign on the nomination of the First Sea Lord.
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