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HMS Queen Elizabeth leaving Portsmouth on November 4, 2024, for sea trials. Families gathered along The Hot Walls to watch her depart.

Gun salute arranged to mark anniversary of the King's Coronation

The keel has been laid for HMS Dreadnought, one of four powerful ballistic missiles being constructed.

Powerful nuclear submarine HMS Dreadnought reaches major milestone

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Portsmouth College principal and deputy principal in step with college cadets

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Free coins are available in limited quantities - you just need to pay a small postage fee

How to order a free 'gift to the nation' commemorative coin

The view from the Castle Hotel over Windsor Castle and the Guildhall. Credit: Castle Hotel

The historic Windsor hotel that is a must-visit for Royal fans

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The King’s Speech time and how to watch it

Pictured is Maisie with friends and family at her 105th party organised by her son Rob Bartlett.  Picture: Sam Stephenson.

Portsmouth FC's oldest fan celebrates her 105th birthday

King Charles III saluting Commander Officer James Collie as he boards the Vanguard-class submarine during a visit to the Royal Naval Armaments Depot, Coulport, part of HM Naval Base Clyde. Picture date: Thursday September 19, 2024.

Proud King Charles III thanks submariners for their service to nation

Jake Daniels-Shipsmith with his incredible city map which he has been working on for seven years.

Detailed map of imaginary city took teenager seven years to draw

(Photo: Chris Fairweather/Royal Mint)

King Charles £1 coins enter circulation - and could be worth hundreds

(Photo: DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

'Rare' banknotes featuring new King auctioned for nearly £1m

Commander David Donbavand. Picture: Royal Navy

Every Royal Navy sailor and marine recognised in King's honours list

A royal gun salute is taking place today (June 15, 2024) to honour King Charles III. Pictured is a similar ceremony at Fort Nelson on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Pictured is: Sarah Standing (060523-3299)

Gun salute planned for King Charles' birthday - when

Here is everyone from Portsmouth and Hampshire who has been recognised in King Charles III's birthday honours list. Picture: Henry Nicholls/AFP via Getty Images.

Every local person recognised in King's Birthday Honours List

Enjoy an evening of fine dining on board The Watercress Belle

Dine like Royalty on The Watercress Belle at a special celebration for King Char...

D Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common, Southsea, on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Pictured is: HRH King Charles and Queen Camilla. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-178)

Empty seats and ticket troubles at D-Day - MoD responds

Empty seats were seen spread across the D-Day commemoration ceremony on Southsea Common.

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The annual D-Day memorial service took place at the D Day Stone near Canoe Lake, Southsea, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to commemorate 80 years. Picture: Sarah Standing (060624-4006)

Poignant pictures of D-Day memorial service

The annual Normandy Landings memorial service took place at the D Day Stone near Canoe Lake, Southsea, on Thursday, June 6, 2024, to commemorate 80 years. Picture: Sarah Standing (060624-4007)

City unites to honour fallen soldiers at poignant D-Day service

Residents were amazed by the fantastic drone display

How to watch spectacular drone lightshow

A Spitfire flying across the sky as the drones formed beautiful shapes and colours over Portsmouth for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Picture: Sarah Standing

Watch: Captivating drone lightshow illuminates sky for D-Day 80

Actor Jonny Weldon (30) from Bournemouth, shed a tear while reciting the letter of Captain Jack Lee to his wife and children - D-Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3761)

D-Day 80: Heart-wrenching letter makes actor shed tear

Portsmouth was one of 14 places in the country where the new banknotes were released into circulation.
Photo: Bank of England/PA Wire

New King Charles banknote released into Portsmouth circulation

Captain Lewis Kelly represented the Royal Navy alongside members of all Armed Forces during the D-Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common.

Pictured is: (l-r) Cpt Lewis Kelly (Royal Marines), Lt Felicity Villar (Army) and FS Dai Lawrence (RAF).

Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3642)

Emotional captain "privileged" to give performance during D-Day 80

HRH King Charles and Queen Camilla on stage during the D-Day 80 commemorations on Southsea Common on June 5. Picture: Sarah Standing (050624-3671)

World watches Portsmouth for D-Day 80 as King praises veteran spirit

King Charles III meets D-Day and Normandy veterans following the UK's national commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of D-Day, hosted by the Ministry of Defence on Southsea Common in Portsmouth, Hampshire. 
Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

King Charles III meets D-Day veterans at event in Southsea

Southampton Sunday Lunch Project's Team 7 at St Denys

Taylor Wimpey gives boost to Fareham foodbank and the Southampton Sunday Lunch p...

The Portchester footpath

Footpath to the coastline is now designated a public right of way

A new footpath in Portchester is being designated a public right of way – but the county council won’t be maintaining it.

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Laurie Blythe, of Fratton, on his 100th birthday. Mr Blythe is pictured with his neighbours, from left, Jim and Pauline Birchall, Gerry Southgate and Anita Stapleton.

Portsmouth Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Pompey fans are eyeing a final-day promotion part at Lincoln similar to scenes at Notts County in 2017. Pic:Bluepitch Media / Joe Pepler

Pompey faithful eye delirium as potential promotion party confirmed

Eric Moore with the card he received on his 108th birthday - alongside one of his previous cards from the Queen. Picture: Mike Cooter (110324)

'Pony' celebrates his 108th birthday as he shares his secret of a happy life

54 pictures looking back at D-Day 75 commemorations in Portsmouth

This is when banknotes with the face of King Charles will come into circulation

This is when new King Charles banknotes will enter circulation

Prostate cancer: All of your questions answered

Prostate cancer: What it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer.

What cancer could King Charles have?

King Charles III departing The London Clinic in central London, where King Charles had undergone a procedure for an enlarged prostate. The King has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun a schedule of regular treatments, and while he has postponed public duties he “remains wholly positive about his treatment”, Buckingham Palace said. Issue date: Monday February 5, 2024.

King Charles has been diagnosed with cancer

Staff and visitors celebrate Maisie Smith's 104th Birthday at Sparks Community Centre, Fratton, Portsmouth on Thursday 21st December 2023

Pictured: Staff and visitors and Maisie's son, Robin Bartlett celebrating at Sparks Community Centre

Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth FC fan celebrates 104th birthday with cake and sing along

L to R: Keith Ridley (RNA National Vice President), Cdr L-R Les Smith, Christ Buckley, George (holding his Arctic Star), CPO Rab Butler, WO1 Jonny Keiller, and former City of Lincoln Mayor, Jackie Kirk.

104-year-old WWII veteran given medal for heroic efforts

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained - including a new Pope and a new king. Composite image by NationalWorld/Kim Mogg.

The four 2024 predictions of French astrologer Nostradamus explained

A sketch of what the bench commemorating the Coronation of King Charles III will look like</