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Queen Camilla is due to be in Plymouth today on the nuclear Submarine Astute(Wednesday) for an historic visit that will see her appointed as Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom

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The honorary appointment dates back to the mid-16th Century and will take place onboard the Royal Navy’s Nuclear Submarine Astute in HMNB. During the Ceremony The Queen will be formally presented with a burgee (pennant) by Rear Admiral Andy Perks, Head of the Submarine Service – recognising Her Majesty’s ongoing support for the Royal Navy.First Sea Lord and Chief of Naval Staff, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins RM, said the appointment of The Queen as Vice Admiral of the United Kingdom – would “further enhance Her Majesty’s relationship with the Service.”

He added: “We are honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen to HM Naval Base Devonport. Her Majesty’s visit has been a tremendous boost to morale, and the honorary appointment reflects the high regard in which Her Majesty is held by all of us.”

As the sponsor to HMS Astute, The Queen will attend a ceremony to mark the end of the this submarine’s first commission.

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