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The Latest Breaking News from Portsmouth Naval Base

HMS Prince of Wales returns to port after hosting the King at sea

The Royal Navy flagship has been carrying out preparations ahead of deployment to Australia.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Royal Navy flagship sails to prepare ahead of deployment to Australia

HMS Prince of Wales left Portsmouth Naval Base for ‘pre-deployment training’ and to collect stores.

Evening Standard · Feb 24, 2025

HMS Prince of Wales returns to Portsmouth Naval Base with fixed propeller shaft

Waving and cheering well-wishers who had lined the harbour walls welcomed the aircraft carrier home.

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

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Royal Navy sailors rushed to hospital after drinking contaminated water on HMS Portland

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed HMS Portland was forced to return to Portsmouth Naval Base following an issue with one of the warship's fresh water systems

Daily Mirror · Feb 3, 2023

Naval destroyer sailors rescue crew of yacht sinking off the Isle of Wight

HMS Diamond had just left Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, when it answered a mayday call.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

HMS Queen Elizabeth sails for deployment to northern Europe

The aircraft carrier left Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, to head a carrier strike group which will include warships, helicopters and fighter jets.

The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022

Princess Anne to thank military at naval base and barracks for roles in funeral

The Princess Royal will travel to Portsmouth Naval Base and St Omer Barracks, in Aldershot, to say thank you to members of the military who took part in the Queen's funeral and processions

Daily Mirror · Sep 22, 2022

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HMS Queen Elizabeth to replace broken-down sister ship in US deployment

HMS Prince of Wales limped back to Portsmouth Naval Base on Saturday after a coupling on its starboard propeller shaft broke.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2022

Broken down Royal Navy aircraft carrier returns to home base ahead of repairs

The £3 billion warship left Portsmouth Naval Base on August 27 but suffered a mechanical fault soon after.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022

Broken down Royal Navy aircraft carrier to return to base ahead of repairs

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales is to sail back to its home base after breaking down off the Isle of Wight.The £3 billion warship left from Portsmouth Naval Base on August 27 heading to the US for diplomatic visits and exercises including flight trials with the…

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2022

Royal Navy aircraft carrier may miss flight trials after propeller malfunction

The £3 billion warship left Portsmouth Naval Base on Saturday before an ’emerging mechanical issue’ occurred off the Isle of Wight.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Navy carrier Prince of Wales limping back to shore after breaking down

The 65,000-tonne warship left from Portsmouth Naval Base on Saturday.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

HMS Prince of Wales given colourful send-off sailing past music festival

The departure of the 65,000-tonne warship from Portsmouth Naval Base in Hampshire was had been delayed because of a technical issue.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

Paolo Nutini and Sam Fender headline Victorious Festival at Southsea

The crowds were treated to a view of the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales sailing past as it left Portsmouth Naval Base for the US.

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2022

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The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

‘Queen’s Frigate’ leaves base for three-year mission to the Gulf

HMS Lancaster, which was launched by the Queen in 1990, left Portsmouth Naval Base for the long-term deployment.

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

Navy to use experimental warship to test autonomous systems

The XV (Experimental Vessel) Patrick Blackett arrived at Portsmouth Naval Base earlier this week.

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2022

Aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales returns to base after Nato exercises

The ship sailed into Portsmouth Naval Base on Saturday morning.

The Independent UK · May 12, 2022

Camilla given tour of aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales

After landing on the flight deck of the 65,000-tonne warship at Portsmouth Naval Base, the Duchess of Cornwall was given a guard of honour.

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The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Aircraft carrier returns to Portsmouth after visits to Liverpool and Scotland

HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived back at Portsmouth Naval Base.

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2022

Royal Navy carrier departs for major Nato exercise off Norway

HMS Prince of Wales set sail from Portsmouth Naval Base in the early hours of Monday to take part in Exercise Cold Response.

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

Royal Navy aircraft carrier returns to Portsmouth home base

Well-wishers lined the harbour walls to welcome HMS Prince of Wales into Portsmouth Naval Base.

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