A Dundee University graduate has made history by becoming the Royal Navy’s first ever female admiral.
Jude Terry was announced in her new role as boss of the senior service’s personnel and training after nearly 25 years service.
The 48-year-old, who graduated in 1997 with a science degree, described the promotion was “an absolute honour and a privilege”.
She said “someone has to be first” – but added she “won’t be the last”.
Rear Admiral Terry, who is originally from Jersey, will start in the role in August next year.
She will be responsible for more than 40,000 regular and reservist sailors, Royal Marines Royal Fleet Auxiliary staff, contractors and civil servants.
A ceremony aboard HMS Victory in Portsmouth marked the transition of the role from her predecessor.
Women have served in the Royal Navy since the Wrens in World War 1 and have been going to sea on behalf of the service since 1990.
All positions or branches are now open to women.
There are currently four female commodores, which is the next rank down from rear admiral, and 20 female captains.
RAdm Terry added: “Our people and their families are at the heart of our ability to deliver on operations abroad and in the UK.
“I look forward to leading my team in supporting them, using modern approaches, helping us all to be the best we can be, and building on the work already done by my predecessor.”
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