One of four motor boats on board her Danish Majesty's Yacht Dannebrog (A540), launched by Queen Alexandrine at Copenhagen in 1931, and commissioned on 26 May 1932.

The yacht now serves as the official and private residence for Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the Prince Consort, and members of the Royal Family when they are on official visits overseas and on summer cruises in Danish waters.

When at sea, the Royal Yacht also participates in surveillance and sea-rescue services.