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What should a Type 83 destroyer class be called?

Duke of Edinburgh is proposed as a Type 83 class name, with Princess Royal suggested for an individual ship.

DestroyersRoyal NavyShip NamingType 83 Destroyer
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Question

If the Royal Navy adopted the proposed Type 83 concept, what should the class be called?

Short answer

Duke of Edinburgh class, with Princess Royal among the possible ship names.

Notes

Duke of Edinburgh is the preferred class name in this hypothetical naming exercise. The attraction is the pairing of HMS Queen Elizabeth with an escort named Duke of Edinburgh. Princess Royal is also proposed for an individual ship. These are personal naming suggestions, conditional on the Royal Navy adopting the proposed Type 83 concept.