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Princess Kate Makes Waves with Nautical-Inspired Outfit at Ship Naming Ceremony
Glasgow, Scotland – Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales, made a splash at the naming ceremony of HMS Glasgow on Thursday, sporting a stylish nautical ensemble. The ceremony, held at the BAE Systems’ shipyard, involved the time-honored tradition of christening the ship with a bottle of Scottish whisky.
The Princess, who became the 8,000-ton warship’s sponsor in 2021, has expressed a keen interest in the vessel and its crew. Her outfit for the occasion, a navy and white coat dress by Suzannah London, paired with a Philip Treacy hat (previously seen at Trooping the Colour 2024), drew praise from royal watchers. She completed the look with nude Gianvito Rossi heels, a navy Emmy London clutch, sapphire and diamond earrings that belonged to Princess Diana, and a custom-designed brooch by Scottish jeweler James Porter & Son.
The Princess’s elegant attire also sparked comparisons to a Catherine Walker outfit worn by Princess Diana in 1993 at a Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration Service, further cementing Kate’s status as a style icon. Fans on social media were quick to applaud her sophisticated look, with many praising her elegance and beauty. Comments ranged from “The epitome of class” to “The most beautiful and elegant woman in the world,” highlighting the Princess’s continuing influence on fashion and her ability to honor tradition with a modern twist.