The controversial move not use the name Agincourt began more than a year ago, amid suspected concerns it would offend Nato ...
The name was changed to HMS Achilles reportedly over concerns that the original may have offended the French.
But the boat will now be called HMS Achilles, a famous name in Royal Navy history. Former defence secretary Grant Shapps said the decision was ‘nothing short of sacrilege’ (Leon Neal/PA ...
The nuclear-powered sub, still being built, was renamed HMS Achilles this weekCredit: Crown Copyright 2009 The nuclear-powered sub, still being built, was renamed HMS ...
But the vessel will now be called HMS Achilles, a famous name in Royal Navy history. Amid speculation the change was prompted to avoid offending the French, former defence secretary Grant Shapps ...
The Royal Navy has announced it is changing the name of a new submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, in a move branded "woke nonsense" by former Defence Secretary Grant Shapps. It follows ...
King Charles was involved in a decision to change the name of a new royal submarine from HMS Agincourt to HMS Achilles, a move that was branded "woke nonsense" by former defence secretary Grant ...