Britain's biggest aircraft carrier is set to make a triumphant return to Liverpool for a week-long visit. HMS Prince of Wales is due to arrive at the Cruise Liner Terminal on Monday December 2. As she did in 2020, members of the public can get on board but entry is by ticket only.
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00:00Britain's biggest aircraft carrier is set to make a triumphant return to Liverpool for
00:04a week-long visit. HMS Prince of Wales is due to arrive at the cruise liner terminal
00:08on Monday, December 2nd. The vessel will spend seven days on the Mersey, allowing her 800
00:13crew to engage with local schools, community projects and civic leaders, and give the public
00:19an insight into life aboard the Portsmouth-based warship as she gears up for her maiden deployment.
00:24It's the first time since March 2020 that the ship's schedule has allowed her to visit
00:29Merseyside. The maiden appearance drew hundreds of thousands of people into the city, with
00:34around 20,000 members of the public enjoying a tour of the carrier. Commanding Officer
00:38Captain Will Blackett and his ship's company are hoping for a similar welcome upon the
00:42carrier's return. As she did in 2020, HMS Prince of Wales will open her gangway to the
00:47public, with 10,000 guests expected on each day of the two days, Saturday 7th and Sunday
00:548th December. Entry is by ticket only and you must apply in advance.