Role
HMS Queen Elizabeth is an investment in Britain’s security, prosperity and place in the world. She provides a conspicuous presence on the global stage, sending a clear message of reassurance to our allies, and of defiance to those who would do us harm.
As well as being a powerful deterrent and symbol of British influence, HMS Queen Elizabeth is the Nation’s Flagship. As the UK’s principal ship, she will carry senior naval staff, receive foreign dignitaries, and act as a command and control centre for the naval units and aircraft (either from the UK or a partner nation) which accompany her.