Agincourt becomes Achilles as Royal Navy switches name for new Astute-class submarine
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The Royal Navy has called its new Astute-class submarine HMS Achilles after switching its name from HMS Agincourt.
Originally, the submarine was supposed to be named after the Battle of Agincourt, which resulted in the English defeating the French in the 100 Years’ War.
But now, the King has approved the name HMS Achilles, which the Navy said was in light of this year marking 80 years since both VE and VJ Day.
However, a Royal Navy spokesperson said this was because Achilles received battle honours during the Second World War.
“We are proud of our nation’s rich military history and the many famous battles fought,” they said.