Cape Royds is dark rock cape forming the west extremity of Ross Island, facing on McMurdo Sound. It was discovered by the BrNAE (1901-04) and named for Lt. Charles W.R. Royds, RN, who acted as meteorologist for the expedition. Royds rose to become an Admiral and was later Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, London. This cape was the site of the expedition camp of the BrAE, 1907-09.