Besides, Ricketts said, if Britain needs a flagship it already has one — the aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth. The 3 billion pound ($3.5 billion) vessel was christened in 2014.

The last royal yacht, HMS Britannia, was decommissioned in 1997. It visited more than 600 ports in 135 countries during its 44 years of service. instance_ee_extra : 4 ...

The last royal yacht, HMS Britannia, was decommissioned in 1997. It visited more than 600 ports in 135 countries during its 44 years of service. Suggest a Correction ...