In the midst of persistent family turmoil and rumors over his health, King Charles has taken a bold move that appears to demonstrate his authority.
The 76-year-old king is said to have overruled his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, by making a major decision that has sparked a contentious discussion.
The renaming of the £1.5 billion HMS Agincourt submarine to HMS Achilles was personally requested by the king.
Concerns have been raised over King’s decision. A representative for the Royal Navy stated: “We are proud of our nation’s rich military history and the many famous battles fought.”
According to the Mirror, the prime minister’s official spokesperson stated: “His Majesty the King authorized the name after it was suggested by the Names and Badging Committee. Naturally, I am unable to elaborate further on it.
“The Battle of Agincourt is recognised as one of England’s greatest military victories and provided the backdrop to William Shakespeare’s Henry V, a play in which the monarch famously declares” once more unto the breach.
HMS Agincourt was to be the name of the seventh and last Astute-class submarine being built for the Royal Navy. It would have been the sixth ship to bear the name of the fight in October 1415, when Henry V’s English defeated a bigger French army.
