The ship, which led the UK's naval forces during the invasion of Iraq, is the fifth vessel to carry the name - the first saw battle in 1588 against the Spanish Armada.
In the piece, I point out that these defenders of Shariah are, despite the single-mindedness with which they carry out their mission, in a losing battle with reality and American public perceptions.
And nearly a century after the battle for women's franchise was won, a new generation of young women stands ready to carry that spirit forward and bring us closer to a world where there are no limits on how big our children can dream or how high they can reach.