What happened to the HMS Prince of Wales? To understand the ship's downfall, naval historians take a look at the USS North Carolina, a battleship built to similar specifications that survived its encounters with the Japanese. | National Geographic TV

HMS Prince of Wales was commissioned into the Fleet yesterday as the largest warship ever built for the British nation. The day marks a major turning point in history, the anniversary of the loss of her predecessor to enemy air attack and the rebirth of HMS Prince of Wales as one of the largest, most powerful, and most advanced aircraft carriers in the world, alongside her sister ship HMS Queen Elizabeth - the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy. Video: Royal Navy | British & Commonwe

Watch the moment HMS Prince of Wales leaves her home port and returns to sea 🌊 The Royal Navy aircraft carrier is preparing for a major deployment in 2025. 📺 Watch here 👇 | Forces News