French ship Soleil-Royal explained

Three French ships of the line of the Ancien Régime have borne the name Soleil Royal ("Royal Sun"), honouring the personal emblem of Louis XIV:

• , present at the Battle of Barfleur

Furthermore, was briefly named Soleil Royal before taking her final name.

Sources

• Les « Soleil Royal » de la marine de l’Ancien Régime, Nicolas Mioque