Item ITN/5/8/180 - Prince Charles using the compass on HMS Bronington

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ITN/5/8/180

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Prince Charles using the compass on HMS Bronington

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  • 25 October 1976 (Creation)

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(1955 - present)

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The Serious Prince. Lieutenant The Prince of Wales pictured beside the ship's compass on board HMS Bronington. Many photographs taken over the years have shown Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, in a light-hearted mood. But this set of photographs shows Lieutenant The Prince of Wales in a serious frame of mind, captaining his ship, HMS Bronington during an exercise with other ships of the same First Mine Counter-Measure Squadron in the Firth of Forth. Prince Charles, who will be 28 on 14 November, took command of HMS Bronington on 9 February this year. At sea with Prince Charles on this occasion (25 October) was with his brother, Prince Andrew, 16, who is now at school at Gordonstoun. This is the first time that Prince Andrew had visited HMS Bronington. Not for publication before 0001 hours Monday November 1st 1976

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