"Lion", "Princess Royal" and the rest of the battlecruisers reached Rosyth on the morning of 2 June where "Lion" began repairs that lasted until 19 July. The remains of 'Q' turret were removed during this period and not replaced until a visit to Armstrong Whitworth at Elswick that lasted from 6 to 23 September. "Princess Royal" began repairs that lasted until 10 June. She sailed later that day for Devonport Royal Dockyard where more permanent repairs were made and was back at Rosyth by 21 July.