Pett, the builder of the ship, was commanded to accompany the young Prince and the Duke.
The expedition sailed on the 24th of August, 1623, and returned on the 14th of October.

Pett was entertained on board the Prince Royal, and rendered occasional services to the officers in command, though nothing of importance occurred during the voyage.
The Prince of Wales presented him with a valuable gold chain as a reward for his attendance.

In 1625, Pett, after rendering many important services to the Admiralty, was ordered again to prepare the Prince Royal for sea.

She was to bring over the Prince of Wales's bride from France.

While the preparations were making for the voyage, news reached Chatham of the death of King James.