My friend Marconista from the Dover Ferry Forum sent me some pictures he took of the final departure of the Pride of Dover from Tilbury on Thursday (looking a bit sparse with the P&O logos removed).
The speculation that she may see further service is fueled by the destination in Turkey being given as Tuzla, where there is a large shipbuilding and repair industry. Normally vessels for scrap go to Aliaga. However, as the acquisition of a ship is a complex affair everything is kept well under wraps for sensible commercial reasons. So all we can do is wait and see.