Royal yacht was Queen’s escape in event of nuclear attack —but calls against new boat grow

Alleged plans for a new £200m royal yacht to be named in honour of Prince Philip has caused a stir online

. He served in the Royal Navy during World War 2 and is likely to have continued advancing in his naval career, had the Queen not suddenly ascended the throne in 1952.He was also Lord High Admiral from 2011 until his death last month, so the alleged plans to commission a new yacht in his honour appear to be a fitting tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh.

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