1900.
Received from the Sultan of Turkey the 1st Class of the Order of Osmanieh.
November 2, 1901.
Promoted to Admiral.
June 5, 1902.
Returned to the Admiralty as Second Sea Lord, remaining until August 31, 1903, with Lord Selborne, First Lord, and Admiral Lord Walter Kerr, First Sea Lord.
June 26, 1902.
Appointed G.C.B. in the Coronation Honours List.
December 25, 1902.
Launched new scheme of naval entry and education for officers, with training colleges at Osborne and Dartmouth.