HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, arrived at the Royal Navy Museum and was met by County Durham Lord Lieutenant Sue Snowdon.HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, arrived at the Royal Navy Museum and was met by County Durham Lord Lieutenant Sue Snowdon.
HRH Princess Anne, The Princess Royal, arrived at the Royal Navy Museum and was met by County Durham Lord Lieutenant Sue Snowdon.

13 pictures of Princess Anne's visit to Hartlepool’s National Museum of the Royal Navy

Princess Anne took a great interest in Hartlepool’s National Museum of the Royal Navy when she paid a visit on Wednesday, February 26.

The Princess Royal spent around two hours touring the fascinating museum and its faithful recreation of an 18th Century port.

She spoke to staff and volunteers and signed the visitors book on HMS Trincomalee, the oldest floating warship in Britain.

The museum was closed to the public during the visit but get a flavour by scrolling through the following photos.