The vessel – an Astute-class submarine which is currently under construction in Barrow-in-Furness – was due to be named HMS Agincourt after an English victory over the French in 1415.

HMS Sutherland has returned to sea after nearly four years following a major overhaul in Devonport dockyard. The ship is the final Type 23 frigate to receive the life extension upgrades in the hands ...

The King intervened over the renaming of HMS Agincourt to avoid offending the French, it was claimed last night. Charles reportedly vetoed the name — originally approved by Queen Elizabeth II ...