David Cameron proud of HMS Prince Of Wales Split Credit Alamy Stock Image Royal Navy.jpg — Former PM David Cameron 'immensely proud' of HMS Prince Of Wales being fully operational (Picture: Alamy/Royal Navy).

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David Cameron 'Immensely Proud' Of Fully Operational HMS Prince of Wales

Former prime minister David Cameron has expressed how "immensely proud" he is after HMS Prince Of Wales was declared fully operational.

Mr Cameron invested in the latest aircraft carrier seven years ago while in office.

On Twitter, he said the £3.2bn HMS Prince of Wales becoming fully operational was "a proud moment for the Royal Navy and all our Armed Forces".

It is seven years since I committed the UK to a second world-leading aircraft carrier. I am immensely proud that, as of this weekend, HMS Prince of Wales is fully operational, ensuring we will always have one carrier available, 100% of the time. 1/3 https://t.co/kTh4OsrdpG
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) October 2, 2021

Many congratulations to everyone who contributed to this outstanding effort - particularly our phenomenally hard-working and dedicated military personnel. This is a proud moment for the Royal Navy and all our Armed Forces. Fair winds and following seas, HMS Prince of Wales! 3/3
— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) October 2, 2021

The UK now has two aircraft carriers ready for duties with HMS Prince of Wales being declared fully operational and will join her sister HMS Queen Elizabeth for duties around the globe.

The Royal Navy flagship HMS Queen Elizabeth is currently on the second half of her maiden deployment leading the Carrier Strike Group 21 (CSG21) in the Pacific.

Watch: Amazing footage as HMS Prince of Wales launches drones from flight deck.