Landmark moment as woman CO takes over as captain of HMS ...
In a post on X, the aircraft carrier's account confirmed the news, calling it a 'day of new beginnings and fond farewells'.
www.forcesnews.comI don’t have live access to current news in this turn, but here’s what’s publicly known about HMS Queen Elizabeth’s captaincy in recent years.
- As of late 2024, Captain Claire Thompson became the first female commanding officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth, taking over from Captain Will King. This marked a historic milestone for the Royal Navy’s aircraft carrier program.[1]
- Captain Thompson previously commanded HMS Montrose and has been recognized with an OBE for her work in counter-narcotics and terrorism operations. Her appointment reflected ongoing leadership succession on the QE class carriers.[1]
- HMS Queen Elizabeth has continued its deployment cycle under various commanders, including periods of transition around change-of-command events, with official Royal Navy communications noting the leadership handovers and associated “new beginnings and fond farewells.”[1]
If you’d like, I can search for the very latest update and provide a brief, sourced summary with links.