Splice the mainbrace  - HM The Queen praised the men and women of the Royal Navy for their Diamond Jubilee efforts – and ordered the monarchy’s age old thank you to the Senior Service: splice the mainbrace.    HM The Queen also stated “Please convey my warm thanks to all those who serve in the Royal Navy for their kind message of loyal greetings, sent on the occasion of my official birthday and the 60th anniversary of my accession to the throne.   “In this Diamond Jubilee year, Prince Philip and I send our good wishes to you all.