Rfa Stirling Castle Welcomed Into The Naval Fleet At Leith

LEITH, SCOTLAND - APRIL 11: Prince Edward The Duke of Edinburgh, as Commodore in Chief of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary joins Commodore David Eagles (C), Head of the RFA Service and Captain Duncan Vernoum, Commanding Officer of RFA Stirling Castle on Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, RFA Stirling Castle, as it’s welcomed into the Naval Fleet today during a Service of Dedication at Forth Ports in Leith on April 11, 2024 in Leith, Scotland. The 6,000 vessel, which began life as MV Island Crown and has since undergone a significant conversion, is the latest vessel to join the fleet of 11 platforms that provide support to Royal Navy ships all over the world. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)