David Steel (Royal Navy officer)

Sir David Steel
2021
Governor of Gibraltar
In office
11 June 2020 – 23 May 2024
MonarchsElizabeth II
Charles III
Chief MinisterFabian Picardo
Preceded byEdward Davis
Succeeded bySir Ben Bathurst
Personal details
Born (1961-04-06) 6 April 1961 (age 63)
Military service
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Branch/serviceRoyal Navy
Years of service1979–2015
RankVice Admiral
CommandsSecond Sea Lord
Naval Secretary
HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Battles/warsKosovo War
AwardsKnight Commander of the Order of the British Empire
Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service
Knight of Justice of the Order of St John

Vice Admiral Sir David George Steel, KBE, KStJ, DL (born 6 April 1961) is a retired senior Royal Navy officer who served as Second Sea Lord between 2012 and 2015. He served as Governor of Gibraltar from 2020 to 2024.


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