British royals do not want to name new ship after Prince Philip Royals

entertainment">Prime Minister Boris Johnson came up with plans for the new ship which, unlike the previous one, will not be used by the royal family. But to honor the royal ties, the British Prime Minister wanted to name the ship after Prince Philip, who died in April. According to a source close to the royal family, the plan to honor the Duke of Edinburgh in this way was received coolly by the royal family.

entertainment">“They think it’s too big a gesture to the monarchy in this modern age,” said the source. “It’s not something they asked for.” According to the source, Johnson has abandoned the plan and it is not yet known what the ship will be called.

200 million pounds

entertainment">With the new ship, the British Prime Minister wants to rebuild international ties in order to stimulate trade after Brexit. The vessel, with a price tag of £200 million (more than €232 million), will be used to host events, ministerial meetings and diplomatic talks.

entertainment">The British Royal Family said goodbye to the original Royal Yacht Britannia in 1997. Since 1954, the yacht has been like a second home to Queen Elizabeth.

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