Prince William and Kate Middleton participated in the official naming ceremony of the warship HMS Glasgow on Thursday. According to British media, Princess Catherine, who was appointed as the Sponsor of HMS Glasgow in June 2021, played a pivotal role in the ceremony for the state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate.
During the ceremony, Catherine also performed the tradition of smashing a bottle of whisky against the ship’s hull, a practice often referred to as a ship christening in the UK.
Reports indicate that the ship is designed to provide protection to the UK’s nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers, marking a significant addition to the Royal Navy’s fleet. The ceremony took place at BAE Systems’ shipyard in Scotstoun, Glasgow.
Earlier, The Prince and Princess of Wales’ Instagram account shared a picture of Kate Middleton meeting the “Royal Navy Ship’s company of HMS Glasgow at Windsor Castle.”
It is not known whether she traveled to Scotland alone, as Prince William was already there as part of his royal duties. In a clip shared by the royal family on Wednesday, Prince William was seen arriving alone in Edinburgh, with his wife not by his side as he disembarked the plane carrying his bag. The statement regarding his solo arrival was issued after his royal engagement at the Leith Community Centre.
