Beresford served as an aide on the Prince of Wales's 1875-76 tour of India and later became second-in-command of the royal yacht Osborne. Queen Victoria had objected to his inclusion because of his reputation, yet the appointment still gave him exceptional access to the royal family. A second royal-yacht posting was unusual and added another prestigious position far from combat to his record. The sequence suggests that powerful connections continued to clear Beresford's path.
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The Prince of Wales and a second royal-yacht posting
Service on the Prince of Wales's India tour and HMY Osborne renewed Beresford's access to the monarchy despite his established reputation.