Queen and Prince Charles were just two high-profile Portsmouth visitors in 1982 | Nostalgia

From the Falklands war to the raising of the Mary Rose, 1982 was a truly momentous year for Portsmouth.
By Deborah Croker
Published 13th Jun 2021, 18:00 BST
Updated 14th Jun 2021, 11:59 BST
The Queen at Portsmouth naval base to meet HMS Invincible on her return from the Falklands war, September 1982. Picture: The News PP4048The Queen at Portsmouth naval base to meet HMS Invincible on her return from the Falklands war, September 1982. Picture: The News PP4048
The Queen at Portsmouth naval base to meet HMS Invincible on her return from the Falklands war, September 1982. Picture: The News PP4048

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