Tag: HMS Queen Elizabeth

• Friday, March 8th 2019 - 09:02 UTC

  Royal Navy has a new Fleet Commander, Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd

  

  The Royal Navy’s new Fleet Commander has been formally appointed with a ceremony on board HMS Queen Elizabeth in Portsmouth. Vice Admiral Jerry Kyd takes up the role from outgoing Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Ben Key who is to become the Chief of Joint Operations at PJHQ, Northwood.

• Monday, October 29th 2018 - 08:04 UTC

  Cunard's flagship “Queen Mary 2” and HMS Queen Elizabeth meet in New York

  

  Cunard’s flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 had a rare meeting in New York Harbor on Sunday and paid tribute to British Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth during the carrier’s first visit to the U.S. The rendezvous between these renowned vessels celebrates the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and their committed alliance.

• Monday, February 12th 2018 - 15:35 UTC

  “The Big Lizzie” calls at Gibraltar on maiden trip; she's scheduled to begin helicopter trials

  

  The Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth arrived in Gibraltar for her first overseas port visit. As she sailed into port under close security escort, UK Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson highlighted the Rock’s strategic role for UK military operations.

• Friday, December 8th 2017 - 00:13 UTC

  The Queen commissions UK's new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth

  

  Queen Elizabeth II has commissioned the UK’s new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth into the Royal Navy. The Queen spoke at a ceremony in Portsmouth’s naval base on Thursday morning, attended by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson and military chiefs.

• Wednesday, November 23rd 2016 - 15:31 UTC

  Buckingham Palace to undergo US$ 455m renovation: not all taxpayers pleased to pay the bill

  

  Buckingham Palace will undergo a ten-year US$ 455 million renovation process set to begin in April and needed to prevent potentially catastrophic building failure. It will replace decades-old wiring, radiators and lead pipes that currently put the 775-room palace at risk for fire, flood and other dangers. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, who turned 90 in April, will stay in residence during the makeover.

• Monday, April 27th 2015 - 06:47 UTC

  Britain commemorates Anzac Day and the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign

  

  ANZAC Day commemorations on Saturday began before sun rise with a poignant service of commemoration and reflection at London's Hyde Park Corner with HRH The Princess Royal. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Remembrance led by the Gallipoli Association at St Paul’s Cathedral.