PRINCESS Anne is to visit Furness on March 9, when she will launch HMS Albion at the Barrow shipyard.
The assault ship for transporting troops and equipment is one of two vessels built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy.
The other ship, HMS Bulwark, is currently under construction at the yard.
Meanwhile, Orton in the Eden valley is preparing for a visit by Prince Charles next week.
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