Powerful memories from Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales' deployment to the Pacific - in pictures

HMS Prince of Wales and the UK Carrier Strike Group (UKCSG) made its glorious return home to HMNB Portsmouth on November 30. Thousands of people gathered at landmarks across the city to welcome the Royal Navy personnel home for Christmas - on the largest Royal Navy homecoming in 20 years.

The Queen Elizabeth-class carrier, alongside HMS Dauntless, originally left their home port on April 22 - visiting Japan, India, Australia, South Korea and elsewhere.

The group traversed more than 40,000 nautical miles, conducting extensive military drills and diplomatic engagements. Here are several key moments that took place throughout the operation.

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