Prince Charles joined the naval college on 16 September 1971 as a member of Blake Division, where he spent six weeks learning about leadership, navigation and the ways of the Royal Navy.

Prince Charles giving a thumbs up as he sits in the cockpit of a Royal Navy Wessex helicopter during a flying lesson, at the Royal Naval Air Station in Yeovilton, Somerset, Oct. 20, 1972. (Central ...

HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, pictured arriving at the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth in 1971 to begin a six week sub-lieutenant course. Photo: Herald Express 1 of 10 ...

Charles met dozens of serving submariners at the Royal Naval ... though he did visit in 2011 and 2013 as the Prince of Wales. ... marking the culmination of my service as a Royal Navy submariner.

King Charles will be taking over a role previously held by his son, Prince Harry before he stepped down as a senior working royal member in 2020. Skip to content Menu Close ...

In 1976, Charles took on his final post with the Royal Navy, becoming the Commanding Officer of Ton-class minesweeper HMS Bronington. His active naval career ended in December 1976, with the rank ...