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Naming successors to the Lion class

A successor to the Lion class would need names of comparable historical weight because it would replace the Queen Elizabeth class.

Question

What names might Lion-class successor battleships receive?

Short answer

The exact names depend on circumstances, but they would need comparable historical weight because the class would replace the Queen Elizabeths.

Notes

The specific names would depend on the events and politics surrounding construction. The replacement logic nevertheless sets a demanding standard. A class taking over from Warspite, Valiant, Queen Elizabeth, Malaya, and Barham would inherit the place of ships with substantial historical resonance. Its names would therefore need to preserve comparable prestige rather than merely follow a convenient unused list.