All news on the topic: HMS Prince of Wales

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Secret files show Blair pushed ahead with £20bn aircraft carrier project despite Treasury objections
Tony Blair’s treasury secretary Alistair Darling told the prime minister that buying aircraft carriers was a “political” rather than a military choice and would mean less funding for social services.
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RAF jets scramble as Russian aircraft flies dangerously close to HMS Prince of Wales in Arctic showdown
UK fighter jets were scrambled to intercept a Russian plane after it came “unnecessarily close” to Britain’s flagship carrier in the Arctic Circle.
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Britain’s £3.5bn aircraft carrier breaks down again as defence funding row deepens
Britain’s £3.5 billion flagship aircraft carrier has suffered another breakdown, just as ministers clash over plans to increase defence funding.
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UK deploys largest warship HMS Prince of Wales to North Atlantic and High North waters
A warship that will provide "world-class" defense for the UK has set sail from Scotland, the Royal Navy has said.
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UK’s King Charles III welcomes German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier for first state visit in 27 years
The Prince and Princess of Wales have extended a warm welcome to the German president and his wife as they landed at London Heathrow on the nation’s first state visit to the UK in 27 years.
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Royal Navy carrier enters NATO control as Europe strengthens defences against Russia
The Royal Navy’s HMS Prince of Wales has been placed under NATO command, marking a major show of force against Vladimir Putin as Europe bolsters its defenses against Russia
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Prince William and Princess Kate prepare to move into Forest Lodge, their ‘forever home’
It has been dubbed their ’forever home’ and the place where they will continue to live once they become King and Queen.
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HMS Prince of Wales sets sail for the Indo-Pacific: Britain prepares for a new era of confrontation
As many as 4,500 military personnel will be involved in exercises in the Indo-Pacific region, which will include support from ships or personnel of 12 other nations, including Norway, Canada and Spain.