Cette semaine, le prince de Galles, en tant qu’amiral de la flotte a assisté à la cérémonie de mise en service du HMS Prince of Wales, nouveau navire qui rejoint la flotte de la Royal Navy. Le HMS Prince of Wales est le petit frère du HMS Queen Elizabeth.
The Duchess of Cornwall, accompanied by The Prince of Wales, Admiral of the Fleet, today attended the official Commissioning Ceremony of @HMSPWLS in Portsmouth.
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 10, 2019
The ceremony marks the ship’s acceptance into the @RoyalNavy fleet. pic.twitter.com/twjOJeh0f7
Camilla est la marraine du HMS Prince of Wales
La duchesse de Cornouailles a participé à cette cérémonie officielle, à laquelle a également participé la chorale des enfants de la cathédrale de Bristol. La duchesse Camilla est la marraine du navire, dont la construction s’est achevée en 2016. Le prince Charles et Camilla ont visité le navire et ont rencontré les 700 marins et militaires qui travailleront à bord du HMS Prince of Wales. Ils ont également rencontré des vétérans et des survivants du dernier navire Prince of Wales qui a tragiquement été victime d’un naufrage pendant la la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
The Prince of Wales was today honoured by the @RoyalNavy with the title of Honorary Commodore-in-Chief, Aircraft Carriers to mark the commissioning of the second new aircraft carrier. pic.twitter.com/lRNZAhZqOx
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 10, 2019
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall inspect the front and rear ranks of the Royal Guard, which is made up of the Ship’s Company. pic.twitter.com/oqNLuAZEW1
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 10, 2019
As Lady Sponsor, The Duchess of Cornwall addresses the Ship’s Company and gathered guests:
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 10, 2019
“Wherever in the world HMS Prince of Wales is sent, may she acquit herself with honour, and return safely home.” 🚢 pic.twitter.com/c2SZ20ZfD4
Their Royal Highnesses meet members of the Ship’s Company and contractors involved in the shipbuilding at a reception following the ceremony. pic.twitter.com/jXJUzKui43
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) December 10, 2019
