IDENTICAL tall ships Prince William and Stavros S Niarchos returned home to Portsmouth this week.

The twin-masted brigs, each with 36 sails and owned by the Tall Ships Youth Trust, were taking part in the charity's five-day celebration, featuring an award ceremony, open day and spectacular races in the Solent.

A trust spokesman said: "The two brigs are a memorable sight. It is very rare that they sail together, especially in home water."