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Why successive ships share the name Prince of Wales

Distinguish a ship named for a continuing royal title from one named for a particular prince.

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Question

Does Calder's Prince of Wales share the modern carrier's naming lineage?

Short answer

Yes. Prince of Wales refers to the title, while Black Prince refers to a particular historical person.

Notes

Successive ships named Prince of Wales take their name from the royal title rather than one specific holder. Black Prince is the contrasting example of a name attached to a particular person.