'Pleasure and a privilege'
Commanding Officer, Captain Marcus Hember, said: “It was a pleasure and a privilege to welcome The Princess Royal back on board Albion after what has been a demanding operational programme over the past 12 months.
“Our operations have been at the forefront of the UK contribution to Northern European security at a difficult time, working alongside partners and allies.
“At this end of this intense operational period, it was great to welcome friends and family on board for the final leg of our deployment before my people return home to enjoy some well-earned rest over the summer period.”