The event is part of a series of celebrations marking the return of the Darwin200 Global Voyage – a two-year international conservation expedition.

International criticism, including by allies, has grown as several hundred Palestinians have been killed in recent weeks while trying to reach aid.

Host of BBC quiz show The Hit List Rochelle Humes has a famous footballer uncle, Paul Ince, who was once England captain.

The UK is working with Jordan on plans to air drop aid into Gaza and evacuate children needing medical assistance, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed in a call with French and German counterparts.