I thought the names were politically quite sensible - can you imagine the headlines in the Daily Mail if Broon tries to axe Queen Elizabeth or Prince of Wales?
CVA01 were also to be named QE2 and PoW and it didn't do them much good.
I'd also have liked to have seen some names from the heyday of RN carrier aviation resurrected such as Eagle, Hermes, Courageous, Formidable or Glorious. However, I think QE2 and HMS Duke of Edinburgh would also have been a nice combination, particularly given the latters RN service.
Anyway, good news that CVF appears to be moving (albeit slowly) forward.
What we have to do now is ensure F-35 is not overemphasised. More important is arguably the C2 and J6 capabilities of the vessels. The latter in particular seems to be paid scant attention to by the RN but will be utterly essential if embarked assets are to be correctly supported.
Regards,
MM