King Charles visits home of UK Submarine Service

King Charles III has visited the home of the UK Submarine Service.

He met with several serving submariners and their families at Coulport. This is part of HM Naval Base Clyde. He thanked them for their service on behalf of the nation.

The King was welcomed by First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key KCB CBE and received the Royal Salute before being greeted by senior members of the Royal Navy. It was his first visit as Head of The Armed Forces.

“His Majesty’s visit, his first here as Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces, acknowledges the valuable service of our submariners,” said Commodore Paul Dunn OBE, Commodore of the Submarine Service. “The Royal Navy’s unbroken 55-year record of Continuous At Sea Deterrence is a tremendous source of pride, showcasing the skill, professionalism, and dedication of our defence enterprise. This remarkable national endeavour, entrusted to us since 1969, has seen our submariners and their families make significant sacrifices in the defence of our country.”