Which monarch would be happiest with the namesake ships in their fleet?
Short answerElizabeth I, because she could receive both HMS Queen Elizabeth the aircraft carrier and the 15-inch-gunned battleship bearing the same name, either of which would overwhelm the Spanish Armada.
NotesElizabeth I could receive both the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth and the 15-inch-gunned battleship of the same name in this time-travel scenario. Either would overwhelm the Spanish Armada's sailing warships. The carrier brings F-35s and airborne early warning, while the battleship's nose-fuzed high-explosive shells provide another overwhelming advantage. The carrier could also strike Spain itself, provided it arrived with the necessary aircraft, support, fuel, and ammunition. Its freedom of action depends on those supplies lasting.