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@RoyalNavy

At sea, on land and in the air. ⚓️🇬🇧

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Joined July 2011
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During a silent patrol, the crew of a Royal Navy Amphion-class submarine investigates an unfamiliar sound echoing through the hull. In the 125-year history of the Royal Navy Submarine Service nearly 6000 submariners and over 150 submarines never returned. Lest we forget.
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RN exchange officer Lt Henry Wright joined the Royal Norwegian Navy on a rare patrol of Svalbard. The islands sit 400 miles north of mainland Europe, are key strategically as a gateway to the Atlantic - and a paradise for Arctic wildlife.🇬🇧🇳🇴 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
Lt Henry Wright RN on the Flight Deck of HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen

ALT Lt Henry Wright RN on the Flight Deck of HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen

HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen alongside in Svalbard

ALT HNoMS Fridtjof Nansen alongside in Svalbard

A polar bear catches a few zzzz

ALT A polar bear catches a few zzzz

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Patrol ship @HMS_Spey enjoyed a warm welcome from the people of Ho Chi Minh City strengthening ties with Vietnam.🇬🇧🇻🇳 Sailors hosted VIPs, military leaders and youngsters during the 7-day visit to Vietnam's second city. 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
HMS Spey lit up in Saigon Port with the bright lights of Ho Chi Minh City in the background

ALT HMS Spey lit up in Saigon Port with the bright lights of Ho Chi Minh City in the background

The impressive sight of HMS Spey's guard during the evening reception aboard

ALT The impressive sight of HMS Spey's guard during the evening reception aboard

Youngsters from the Christina Noble Children's Foundation pose with crew of HMS Spey on the flight deck in Ho Chi Minh City

ALT Youngsters from the Christina Noble Children's Foundation pose with crew of HMS Spey on the flight deck in Ho Chi Minh City

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In the Cathedral of the Sea, we honoured Queen Elizabeth II with the Laying Up of The Queen’s Colours. Her Late Majesty was the daughter, wife and mother of naval officers. The @RoyalNavy ran like a thread throughout her life. Today, we said our final farewell.
Image from First Sea Lord Sir Gwyn Jenkins (@GenGJenkinsRM)
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Something stirs below. COMING SOON. 🔗 youtu.be/lpVNoKDfNJ0

COMING SOON | SUBMARINE SERVICE

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Today, the late Her Majesty the Queen's Colours were laid up in a ceremony held in Portsmouth. Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal attended the service along with 150 Royal Navy sailors and dignitaries. ➡️royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal joined 150 Royal Navy personnel and distinguished guests for the laying up of her late Majesty the Queen’s Colour. Picture: LPhot Helayna Birkett

ALT Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal joined 150 Royal Navy personnel and distinguished guests for the laying up of her late Majesty the Queen’s Colour. Picture: LPhot Helayna Birkett

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal joined 150 Royal Navy personnel and distinguished guests for the laying up of her late Majesty the Queen’s Colour. Picture: LPhot Helayna Birkett

ALT Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal joined 150 Royal Navy personnel and distinguished guests for the laying up of her late Majesty the Queen’s Colour. Picture: LPhot Helayna Birkett

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal joined 150 Royal Navy personnel and distinguished guests for the laying up of her late Majesty the Queen’s Colour. Picture: LPhot Helayna Birkett

ALT Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal joined 150 Royal Navy personnel and distinguished guests for the laying up of her late Majesty the Queen’s Colour. Picture: LPhot Helayna Birkett

Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal joined 150 Royal Navy personnel and distinguished guests for the laying up of her late Majesty the Queen’s Colour. Picture: LPhot Helayna Birkett

ALT Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal joined 150 Royal Navy personnel and distinguished guests for the laying up of her late Majesty the Queen’s Colour. Picture: LPhot Helayna Birkett

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362 years and still hoofing 🎂
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HRH Princess Royal formally opened the new Royal Marines Experience in @PHDockyard last night, joining @GenGJenkinsRM for an event combining traditional Corps celebrations marking our 362nd birthday with a look at the incredible new venue. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
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What is the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF)? Led by the UK, JEF brings together 10 northern European nations to strengthen security, protect critical infrastructure and respond rapidly to emerging threats. Working together makes us stronger. 🤝
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Allies in the South China Sea... This week’s news update comes from @HMS_Spey in Vietnam following a major allied workout in the South China Sea. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/60-sec…
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“In any modern operation, we must be ready to deploy drones rapidly at a moment’s notice." Royal Marines drone operators have developed new ways to rapidly teach untrained troops to launch uncrewed logistics sorties without ‘enemy’ detection. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
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Tech entrepreneur Baroness Lane Fox visited 'her' submarine on a memorable day in Barrow. She is Sponsor of the 7th Astute HMS Achilles ('last of class, best of class'), and met crew and the team building the 7,000-tonne hunter-killer at @BAES_Maritime royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
Baroness Lane Fox is presented with a hand-crafted copy of the boat's badge as a keepsake from her first visit to HMS Achilles

ALT Baroness Lane Fox is presented with a hand-crafted copy of the boat's badge as a keepsake from her first visit to HMS Achilles

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Do you know what a Carrier Strike Group does? Play now our brand-new game with 3 new scenarios and see if you've got what it takes to be a leader in the Royal Navy. ➡️ royalnavy.mod.uk/carrier-str…
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The new Royal Marines Experience perfectly blends reverence for history with sheer immersive brilliance. It opens tomorrow at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard... ➡️Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
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At home on the ranges. A specialist Royal Marine unit is ready to support Commando Helicopter Force operations – potentially deep behind enemy lines – after completing months of intensive training with a live-fire workout at Sennybridge in Wales. royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
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Together Five Patrol ships @hms_tamar and @HMS_Spey joined our Commonwealth allies on #BersamaLima - the annual test of the military of the Five Powers Defence Arrangement to safeguard security and prosperity in the South China Sea region. 🇦🇺🇲🇾🇳🇿🇸🇬🇬🇧 🔗 royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
HMS Tamar (bottom) with the Malaysian KD Lekir in murky conditions in the South China Sea

ALT HMS Tamar (bottom) with the Malaysian KD Lekir in murky conditions in the South China Sea

One of Tamar's warfare specialists stands guard on her flight deck

ALT One of Tamar's warfare specialists stands guard on her flight deck

Tamar conducts a RAS with Australia's HMAS Stalwart

ALT Tamar conducts a RAS with Australia's HMAS Stalwart

Tamar's CO Commander Tom Lindsey salutes Singapore's RSS Intrepid as she sails past

ALT Tamar's CO Commander Tom Lindsey salutes Singapore's RSS Intrepid as she sails past

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Trafalgar Day is a moment to remember the @RoyalNavy’s greatest victory, and to pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of Lord Nelson’s sailors and marines. As we honour their commitment and courage, 221 years on, I want to thank every member of today’s Royal Navy for theirs.
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#OTD in 1805, the Royal Navy defeated the combined forces of France and Spain at Trafalgar. The tactical brilliance, professionalism, technology and training which underpinned Adm Lord Nelson’s stunning victory have driven and shaped the Navy ever since. #TrafalgarDay
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Hurricane season work continues.... The Royal Navy and local authorities now stand ready to respond rapidly together in the event a storm sweeping through Montserrat after @HMSTrent completed a major disaster relief rehearsal. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
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.@HMSPWLS has set sail for the Arctic and North Atlantic to begin the second phase of Operation Firecrest. Read more: royalnavy.mod.uk/news/2026/o…
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