Britain’s newest ‘supercarrier’ was at the centre of one of the world’s most powerful naval task forces yesterday as Nato started its largest Arctic exercise in 30 years. HMS Prince of Wales, one of two UK aircraft carriers, was in Norway for a month-long exercise involving 30,000 Nato troops from …
Read More »HMS Queen Elizabeth leads flotilla of ships as new carrier strike group assembles for first time
These images show Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth leading the largest and most powerful task force assembled by a European Navy in almost 20 years. The £3billion aircraft carrier – the joint largest in the Royal Navy’s history – was the crown jewel in a flotilla of nine ships which form …
Read More »Royal Navy scrambles to intercept fleet of NINE Russian warships spotted in waters close to UK
Royal Navy scrambles to intercept fleet of NINE Russian warships spotted in waters close to UK NATO allies involved in the operation to monitor ‘every movement’ of the fleet Corvettes, landing ships and missile-armed patrol boats had been spotted Commanding officers say Russians ‘operated in safe and professional manner’ By …
Read More »Royal Navy’s newest £100m warship HMS Trent breaks down
Royal Navy’s newest £100m warship HMS Trent breaks down nine days into its maiden voyage and hauled back to port in Gibraltar The 90-metre ship had to be dragged back to port after only nine days at sea The Royal Navy said she was experiencing a defect and was waiting …
Read More »Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe faces a bleak Christmas in an Iranian cell, no thanks to Boris Johnson
Boris Johnson has spoken of Christians around the world who are facing persecution: “For them, Christmas Day will be marked in private, in secret, perhaps even in a prison cell … As prime minister, that’s something I want to change.” Fine words indeed. Let’s see that change. Download the new …
Read More »Kate Middleton wears Emilia Wickstead dress to NATO reception
The Duchess of Cambridge looked elegant as she arrived at Buckingham Palace to welcome NATO leaders for a reception with the Queen today. Kate Middleton, 37, opted for a £965 green Emilia Wickstead dress featuring a high pleated neckline and puff sleeves for the high profile occasion. The royals’ hair …
Read More »The Queen hosts NATO reception amid Prince Andrew scandal
The Queen this evening put on a brave face to host a glittering Nato reception at Buckingham Palace following a difficult year for the Royal family. Elizabeth, 93, was joined by Prince Charles and Camilla who earlier today had tea with Donald Trump and the First Lady at Clarence House before …
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