It feels like only yesterday that the Royal Navy carrier was arriving back home but she sailed out of HMNB Portsmouth this morning. She will carry out flight trials of the F-35 stealth jet in British waters as preparations continue for her first operational deployment in 2021. Here are our best photos of her departure.
13. HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth
People watch on as the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth sails into the Solent after leaving Portsmouth harbour Photo: Andrew Matthews
14. HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth passes the Round Tower as she leaves Portsmouth Photo: Andrew Matthews
15. HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth passes the Round Tower as she leaves Portsmouth. Photo: Andrew Matthews
16. HMS Queen Elizabeth leaves Portsmouth
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth passes the Round Tower as she leaves Portsmouth. Photo: Andrew Matthews