 She collided with the Greek merchant steamer SS "Dafni" at Dover on 1 February 1909, suffering no serious damage, and underwent a refit at Devonport in 1910–1911.On 15 May 1912, "Queen" transferred to the Second Home Fleet.In April 1914 she became 2nd Flagship, Rear Admiral, in the 5th Battle Squadron, Second Fleet, and was assigned duties as a gunnery training ship at Portsmouth.