The Royal Navy's second Queen Elizabeth-class carrier’s namesake Prince Charles attended the ceremony alongside the Duchess of Cornwall. Here are our best pictures.
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Prince of Wales arriving at the carrier greeting the first Sea Lord, Admiral Tony Rankin. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: habibur rahman
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Ship's company marching. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Habibur Rahman
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Duchess of Cornwall giving a speech. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Habibur Rahman
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Duchess of Cornwall greeting visitors and ship's crew. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Habibur Rahman
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