The new aircraft carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, sets off on journey to Liverpool
The vessel was commissioned in December 2019
The Royal Navy's newest aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales has set sail from her home port for the first time to visit her affiliated city of Liverpool.
Crowds lined the sea walls of Portsmouth Harbour to wave off the 65,000 tonne warship as she left for the week-long stay in the Merseyside city which is expected to start on February 28.
Captain Darren Houston, the commanding officer of the ship which is also affiliated with Bristol, said: "My ship's company and I are hugely excited about our first visit to Liverpool.
"This is an opportunity for us to cement our bond with the city as one of the newest warships in the Royal Navy's fleet.
"We're looking forward to hosting people from the local community on board during our time alongside, and I know we will receive the warmest of welcomes."
Members of the public will be able to step on board the Prince of Wales on February 29 which is the first opportunity for people to visit one of the navy's two new giant aircraft carriers.
Published: by Radio NewsHub