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Duke of Edinburgh arriving at Portsmouth on Britannia
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh returning from the Mediterranean in the Royal Yacht Britannia, reaching Portsmouth. He had been watching the combined spring exercises of the home and Mediterranean fleets from the Royal Yacht Date: 1955
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In this striking photograph, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, is seen disembarking from the Royal Yacht Britannia as it arrives in Portsmouth Harbour in 1955. The Duke had spent several weeks aboard the yacht, observing the combined spring exercises of the Home and Mediterranean Fleets from the water. Dressed in his full naval uniform, complete with cap and sword, the Duke looks resolute and focused as he makes his way down the gangplank, ready to begin his land-based duties. The Royal Yacht Britannia, a symbol of the British monarchy's maritime heritage, can be seen in the background, anchored in the harbour with the Union Jack flying proudly from its mast. The Mediterranean Fleet, made up of ships from the Royal Navy and its allies, had been conducting exercises in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea, and the Home Fleet, based in the United Kingdom, had joined them for a series of joint manoeuvres. The Duke's presence on board Britannia allowed him to observe the progress of the exercises firsthand and to meet with the commanders and crews of the various ships. The photograph captures a moment of transition, as the Duke leaves the yacht and prepares to begin his land-based engagements. The image is a testament to the Duke's long-standing connection to the navy, which began when he joined the Royal Navy in 1939 and continued throughout his life. The Duke's love of the sea and his dedication to the naval service were a source of inspiration to generations of sailors and mariners, and this photograph is a fitting reminder of his enduring legacy.
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