On a day of engagements in Devon, The Queen visited Children's Hospice South West, before attending a ceremony to mark the end of HMS Astute's first commission.

The King, who has served as Patron of the centre since 1993, joined distinguished guests including Lord Hague, Chancellor of Oxford University, and Professor Irene Tracey, Vice Chancellor of Oxford ...

Remarks by Her Majesty The Queen, Sponsor of HMS Astute, at a ceremony to mark the end of the submarine’s first commission, HMNB Devonport ...