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Capt Steve Higham , commanding officer of HMS Prince of Wales .

The Royal Navy assumed command of NATO’s Response Force from the French Marine Nationale on January 1.

The change of command was formally acknowledged with a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Portsmouth Naval Base .
The aircraft carrier will serve as the command ship for the international task group, taking part in exercises in the Arctic, Baltic and Mediterranean.

The multi-national force will be directed by the most senior sea-going command in the Royal Navy, the Commander UK Strike Force, led by Rear Admiral Mike Utley.

11 January 2022

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Mcc0103260 . Daily Telegraph<br />
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DT News<br />
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Capt Steve Higham , commanding officer of HMS Prince of Wales .<br />
<br />
The Royal Navy assumed command of NATO’s Response Force from the French Marine Nationale on January 1.<br />
<br />
The change of command was formally acknowledged with a ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Portsmouth Naval Base .<br />
The aircraft carrier will serve as the command ship for the international task group, taking part in exercises in the Arctic, Baltic and Mediterranean.<br />
<br />
The multi-national force will be directed by the most senior sea-going command in the Royal Navy, the Commander UK Strike Force, led by Rear Admiral Mike Utley.<br />
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11 January 2022