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The Latest Breaking News from The Royal Navy

Royal Navy ‘keeping an eye’ on Russian ships passing through English Channel

A patrol ship took over surveillance duties as a Russian ship proceeded past the Isle of Wight

The Independent UK

The "Staggering" Drug Smuggling Shipment Prince William Helped Intercept With the Royal Navy in 2008

William experienced "a lot of excitement and a lot of danger," per a royal expert.

Marie Claire

King reunites with old Royal Navy shipmates for trip down ‘memory sea-lane’

Charles hosted a private reception on Wednesday afternoon for his former comrades who attended following a personal request from the monarch.

Evening Standard

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Last Falklands era warship given ‘respectful farewell’ as it heads to scrapyard

Type 82 destroyer HMS Bristol was decommissioned nearly five years ago.

Evening Standard

Migrant crossings could hit 50k this year as minister voices ‘frustration’ at French police watching boats go

Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard said the government wants to see ‘French police take more action’

Evening Standard

How many nuclear submarines does the UK have – and are they ready for war?

Britain currently has a fleet of nine submarines, including four Vanguard vessels armed with the Trident nuclear system

The Independent UK

Royal Marines seize £30 million of drugs in raid on dhow in Arabian Sea after secret drones tracking mission

A sniper oversaw the swoop on the vessel as two boarding parties stormed towards it

Evening Standard

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Russian warship spotted 'loitering' off Scottish coast

A Russian warship has been spotted 'loitering' off the Scottish coast

The National (Scotland)

Royal Navy tracks Russian vessels in UK waters 'to ensure security of critical sea-lanes'

Warships and helicopters activated in five-day operation to escort Russian vessels through UK waters

Evening Standard

Russian vessels in UK waters tracked by Royal Navy for second time this month

Warships and helicopters were activated ‘ensure the security and integrity of the UK’s critical sea-lanes’.

The Independent UK

Royal Navy warship emerges from shipbuilding hall

Three Type 31 frigates are in production in Fife.

Evening Standard

Princess Kate to name HMS Glasgow warship with whisky bottle smashing

The Prince and Princess of Wales will attend the official naming ceremony of the warship HMS Glasgow ...

The National (Scotland)

Kate to name HMS Glasgow with whisky bottle smashing ceremony

The Princess of Wales was named the sponsor of the state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate in June 2021.

Evening Standard

UK to launch new 'Home Guard' to protect power plants and airports amid rising global threats

The UK may see a return of the famous WW2 fighting force to combat attacks on important domestic facilities

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

General accused of failing to report SAS war crimes evidence is made navy chief

Royal Navy leader also accused of overseeing denial of resettlement claims made by Afghans who aided UK forces

The Independent UK

Top special forces general Gwyn Jenkins named head of the Royal Navy

The Royal Marine replaces Admiral Sir Benjamin Key as First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff.

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21 Photos Of Famous People Before They Became World-Renowned Celebrities

In these pictures you can recognize big celebrities that we know now, but when the photos were taken, these people were just on their way to stardom.

The Guardian - UK

Head of Royal Navy suspended pending investigation

Adm Sir Ben Key has been asked to ‘step back’ as first sea lord, after MoD said he had departed for ‘private reasons’

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Evening Standard

Head of Royal Navy ‘stepped down over alleged affair with female subordinate’

Admiral Sir Ben Key, 59, a married father of three, is understood to have been told to “step back from all duties” while an investigation is carried out

Evening Standard

Royal Navy warship shadows Russian submarine through English Channel

The HMS Tyne kept a check on the kilo-class submarine Krasnodar as it travelled back to Russia.

Evening Standard

Royal Navy warship scrambled to track Russian submarine in English Channel

HMS Tyne tracks kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in Nato operation

LiveScience

9 surprising facts about David Attenborough on his 99th birthday

British naturalist David Attenborough celebrates his 99th birthday on May 8, 2025. Here are some incredible facts about the iconic broadcaster.

The Independent UK

British paratrooper came across Nazi death camp on VE Day

Peter Belcher, aged 101, spoke of ‘relief’ that the war was over.

The Independent UK

100-year-old veteran recalls ‘getting squiffy’ amid VE day celebrations

Tom Berry was a teenager when he joined the Royal Navy as a radio operator on the Tribal-class destroyer HMS Tartar.

The Independent UK

Former head of Navy in Scotland feared war would last years more on VE Day

On May 8 1945, Thomas Baird was stationed on HMS Rapid in the Indian Ocean fleet.

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