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It’s not quite the British invasion, but the largest ship ever built for the Royal Navy arrived in New York on Friday for a weeklong visit.

The HMS Queen Elizabeth, dubbed the “Big Liz,” anchored in the Hudson River carrying about 1,500 seamen and was viewed by tourists visiting the Statue of Liberty and Staten Island Ferry riders.

“I am delighted and proud to have brought HMS Queen Elizabeth into New York Harbor for the first time,” Royal Navy Capt. Jerry Kyd said in a statement.

“This visit is very symbolic of the intimate relationship the Royal Navy has with the US Navy and Marine Corps.”

The ship is 932 feet long and weighs more than 70,000 tons.

In addition to hosting several events on its visit to the Big Apple, the arrival of the aircraft carrier will give the Royal Navy personnel an opportunity to enjoy the city.

Some of the sailors could be seen taking selfies with the Manhattan skyline in the background as the ship rode into the Husdon.

Kyd said the ship portrayed “the future of the Royal Navy.”

“When the Prince of Wales joins this ship next year, this is a navy we can be really proud of,” he added.

“We are back on the world stage, we are back in power projection operations, and we are back in protecting your families, the British people at home and our interests around the world.”

British Defense Minister Gavin Williamson welcomed the ship’s arrival on Twitter, calling it “a symbol of our commitment to our #security and the security of our allies.”

“Her entry into New York harbor demonstrates that our Armed Forces are ready to stand by our ­#allies,” Williamson wrote.

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