Why the Royal Navy resumed showing-the-flag cruises

What was Britain's nearest equivalent to the Great White Fleet voyage?

Britain relied first on permanent global stations and later used more showing-the-flag cruises as treaty-era reductions thinned that presence.

Britain already had warships stationed around the world when the Great White Fleet sailed. A single mass voyage was therefore less necessary as proof of global presence. After the First World War and the Washington Naval Treaty, Britain had fewer capital ships permanently visible overseas. Showing-the-flag cruises became more important as a way to demonstrate reach across a thinner worldwide deployment.