King’s Inspection. Paraded on ground about 9.30. All the other ships there when we arrived. Huge muster. King arrived and gave speech which none of us could hear. Marched passed King afterwards. (“Lion” in single file). Had to wait in dockyard until he had finished going over ships. King lunched on board “Lion” with Admiral. Manned ship after dinner and cheered King as
he left. Pipe down afterwards. Admiral made K.C.V.D. (?)

June 16th 1916