The Queen and Princess Royal attended the Commissioning Ceremony of HMS Queen Elizabeth at the HM Naval Base in Portsmouth on December 7th. The HMS Queen Elizabeth is the sister ship to the HMS Prince of Wales.
The Queen, accompanied by Commodore-in-Chief of HMNB Portsmouth, The Princess Royal, is welcomed onboard by @HMSQnlz Captain, Commodore Jerry Kyd. pic.twitter.com/6vwnmBXLhs
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
The Queen, accompanied by Commodore-in-Chief of HMNB Portsmouth, The Princess Royal, is welcomed onboard by @HMSQnlz Captain, Commodore Jerry Kyd. pic.twitter.com/6vwnmBXLhs
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017Embed from Getty ImagesThe Queen accompanied by the Captain and Lieutenant Commander Anthony Leeson inspects the front rank of the Royal Guard as The Princess Royal inspects the rear rank. pic.twitter.com/DxnSRvE0Jh
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
The Queen accompanied by the Captain and Lieutenant Commander Anthony Leeson inspects the front rank of the Royal Guard as The Princess Royal inspects the rear rank. pic.twitter.com/DxnSRvE0Jh
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017The Queen was greeted by the Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire and officials upon arrival at HMNB Portsmouth, where she also met the Princess Royal (Commodore-in-Chief, HMNB Portsmouth). After boarding the ship, the Queen proceeded onto a dias, for the Royal Salute and National Anthem. The Queen inspected the front rank of the Royal Guard, while the Princess Royal inspected the rear rank.
HM then gave a short address at @HMSQnlz’s commissioning ceremony:
‘As the daughter, wife & mother of naval officers, I recognise the unique demands our nation asks of you and I will always value my special link with HMS Queen Elizabeth, her ship’s company and their families.’ pic.twitter.com/BksBva9ynw
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
Embed from Getty Images
HM then gave a short address at @HMSQnlz’s commissioning ceremony:
‘As the daughter, wife & mother of naval officers, I recognise the unique demands our nation asks of you and I will always value my special link with HMS Queen Elizabeth, her ship’s company and their families.’ pic.twitter.com/BksBva9ynw
During The @HMSQnlz’s Commissioning Ceremony, the National Anthem was played by the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. pic.twitter.com/ZCpYOAEXzW
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
During The @HMSQnlz’s Commissioning Ceremony, the National Anthem was played by the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines. pic.twitter.com/ZCpYOAEXzW
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017Following @RoyalNavy tradition, the cake is cut by the Captain's wife and the youngest member of the Ship's company. pic.twitter.com/qtbBtVJQPL
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
Embed from Getty Images
Following @RoyalNavy tradition, the cake is cut by the Captain's wife and the youngest member of the Ship's company. pic.twitter.com/qtbBtVJQPL
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017Afterwards, the Commissioning Service commenced with the Captain reading the Commissioning Warrant, the White Ensign being raised, and the Queen making a speech. The commissioning cake (one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen) was cut by the Captain’s wife and the youngest member of the Ship’s Company. A ‘Cheer Ship’ (three cheers for Her Majesty) signaled the end of the formal Commissioning Ceremony.
Her Majesty meets members of @RoyalNavy crew onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. pic.twitter.com/z70IUEGoIX
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
Her Majesty meets members of @RoyalNavy crew onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth. pic.twitter.com/z70IUEGoIX
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017The Princess Royal, who is Commodore-in-Chief of @HMNBPortsmouth also spent time meeting members of the @HMSQnlz crew. pic.twitter.com/33UhqAo9J8
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
The Princess Royal, who is Commodore-in-Chief of @HMNBPortsmouth also spent time meeting members of the @HMSQnlz crew. pic.twitter.com/33UhqAo9J8
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017After lunch on @HMSQnlz, The Queen met @RoyalNavy chefs and signed the guest book. pic.twitter.com/vvYDOAsrMP
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
After lunch on @HMSQnlz, The Queen met @RoyalNavy chefs and signed the guest book. pic.twitter.com/vvYDOAsrMP
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017The Queen then received a posy before departing.
Once @HMSQnlz completes her sea trials, she will begin operational commitments with the Carrier Strike Group in 2021. pic.twitter.com/V39ioL4nCv
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 7, 2017
Embed from Getty Images
The Queen then received a posy before departing.
Once @HMSQnlz completes her sea trials, she will begin operational commitments with the Carrier Strike Group in 2021. pic.twitter.com/V39ioL4nCv
Afterwards, the Queen and Princess Royal met guests in the Hangar Deck, including members of the Ship’s Company and their families. They also joined the First Sea Lord, the Captain and members of the Ship’s Company at a private lunch on board, before signing the Visitors’ Book and receiving posies.
Embed from Getty Images
The Queen wore a purple dress, coat, and hat, pairing her customary Three Strand Pearl Necklace with the Amethyst Bouquet Brooch. The Princess Royal wore Naval Uniform with the Sash and Star of the Order of the Garter, the Star of the Order of the Thistle, and her medals.
