Ships christened by Queen Elizabeth II

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II christened many ships throughout her reign, both naval, scientific, and passenger vessels. The following is a list of all the ships she named during her lifetime, from HMS Vanguard to the Britannia.

  • Princess Elizabeth launching the tanker ‘British Princess’ built by Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd, Deptford, 30 April 1946.
    Princess Elizabeth launching the tanker ‘British Princess’ built by Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd, Deptford, 30 April 1946.
  • Princess Elizabeth watching the tanker ‘British Princess’ sliding down the ways at the shipyard of Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd, Deptford, Sunderland, 30 April 1946
    Princess Elizabeth watching the tanker ‘British Princess’ sliding down the ways at the shipyard of Sir James Laing & Sons Ltd, Deptford, Sunderland, 30 April 1946
  • HM Queen Elizabeth II attending the naming ceremony for new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2014
    HM Queen Elizabeth II attending the naming ceremony for new aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth in 2014
  • Queen Elizabeth attending the naming ceremony for P&O Cruises Britannia in Southampton, England in 2015
    Queen Elizabeth attending the naming ceremony for P&O Cruises Britannia in Southampton, England in 2015