Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Prince of Wales visited HM Naval Base Clyde, Faslane, to mark the 125th anniversary of Scotland’s main naval base’s submarine service. During his visit, William met Royal Navy personnel, including women submariners and LGBT members, and toured a Vanguard Class submarine, part of the UK’s nuclear deterrent. He also presented The Gold Submariner’s Dolphin award and met families at the Drumfork Community Centre. Separately, three Royal Navy personnel – Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, and Petty Officer Owen Green – died in a helicopter crash in Devon on Wednesday. Both the Princess of Wales and King Charles expressed their profound sadness and shock over the tragic incident, with the King acknowledging it publicly and holding a minute's silence. In fullPrince William tours Royal Navy nuclear submarine during Scottish naval base visitThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

William toured a Vanguard Class submarine, one of four Trident vessels forming the UK’s nuclear deterrent

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The Prince of Wales travelled to Scotland to commemorate 125 years of the country’s main naval base’s submarine service - meeting service personnel from all walks of life