The MoD said the preparedness of HMS Prince of Wales is being increased, reducing the time it would take for it be deployed

The MoD said the preparedness of HMS Prince of Wales is being increased, reducing the time it would take for it be deployed

Royal Navy readying HMS Prince of Wales so it can be quickly deployed if decision made to mobilise it to region

The move may raise speculation HMS Prince of Wales could be sent to defend British interests during the Middle East conflict.