On May 22, 2025, the Prince and Princess of Wales, known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay when in Scotland, attended the naming ceremony of the warship HMS Glasgow at the BAE Systems shipyard in Scotstoun, Glasgow. After the ceremony, the couple boarded the ship and met representatives from BAE Systems, which has led the vessel's delivery, as well as members of the Royal Navy who discussed the ship's capabilities.
In June 2021, the Princess of Wales was appointed Sponsor of HMS Glasgow, a state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate designed to protect the UK’s nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers. For the ceremony, the Princess wore a navy and white nautical coat dress by Suzannah London. The Princess paired the coat with suede Gianvito Rossi pumps and a matching hat by Philip Treacy.
Waouh ! Quelle ĂŠlĂŠgance, quelle classe !
ReplyDeleteJ’affectionne cette robe.
Elle est tout aussi bien portĂŠe par le mannequin.
-Astrid.
Wow, just stunning.
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This outfit is so reminiscent of Diana and one of her favorite designers of the day, Catherine Walker. The dress is striking and the design of the hat is stunning. The white trim is placed strategically and in all the right places to enhance rather than overwhelm. The small brooch is just the right touch of bling. This is one of Kate's better outfits and she looks great. This may be controversial but I think William looks so much better with the facial hair.
ReplyDeleteNot controversial at all! He looks great with the beard. If only Guillaume would grow his again...
DeleteLiebe Sandra, ich stimme Ihnen/Dir in allen Punkten zu (und ich finde Prinz Williams Bart auch anziehend...)
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I respectfully request that references to Diana end so she can RIP. I find the constant reminder upsetting and disturbing. Let Catherine be her own person. It is bad enough that she has to wear the engagement ring of a failed marriage. We will always find styles and colours repeat through time so it is easy to try and draw comparisons. My humble thankyou.
DeleteAgree the Princess is stunning but totally disagree about the beard. He looks like an old man. Others who would look better without beards include King Willem Alexander and King Frederik
DeleteSandra, I also thought of Diana when I saw Catherine today. That classic, tailored look is always a good choice. I believe it is a complement to both women. Of course, Catherine and Diana were their own people but they do share this quality.
DeleteThere is nothing bad enough about her engagement ring. Neither one of them certainly think that, as both have made comments in the past regarding the ring.
A quote from Catherine "It's the same ring [as Diana's], and it's exactly the same size as when I tried it on, yeah. So it's very, very special. It's an honor to be able to carry on wearing it...I never, sadly, got to meet her...I never met her, no, sadly. Obviously now with the children—her grandchildren—her being a grandmother...she'd be brilliant. You know, we miss her every day and that's what's important."
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And a quote from William "obviously she's not going to be around to share any of the fun and excitement of it all—this was my way of keeping her sort of close to it all."
DeleteSo obviously, they both feel this way. Others like the previous comment of Anonymous may have their own opinion, but it is not the opinion of the son who felt the pain much stronger, or the woman who wears it now.
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Can we indeed pls stop with the comparison with Diana. Except for her length Kate is her own wonderful self
DeleteAnonymous 20:02, I agree with you that the constant comparison to the late Diana has to stop. If it was only done a few time, I think we'd be okay with it, but it has been full on since they got engaged. May Diana continue to rest in peace.
DeleteWilliam also said "There's no pressure though. There's no pressure, like Kate said it is about carving your own future. No one is going to try to fill my mother's shoes, what she did was fantastic. It's about making your own future and your own destiny and Kate will do a very good job of that."
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Diana gone but Never forgotten! that's why William gave Catherine his mother's engagement ring, to keep her memory alive.
DeleteVogue noted the similarities here https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9iG2uvmPN/?img_index=2
I agree with AnnieM about the beards. I once said that Prince William was not handsome with a beard. I received the whole blog against me.
DeleteNow that there is someone else who thinks the same as me, I am relieved that I can write my opinion again.
@ Sandra
DeleteI do agree with you.
It is not about comparing Catherine to Diana but about giving a sense of continuity to the British Monarchy itself.
Each of them is unique and this tribute to Princess Diana ha been highly appreciated.
https://www.tatler.com/article/kate-middleton-princess-diana-sapphire-and-diamond-earrings
The perfect outfit including the trip, and especially the colour, for a naval christening. I also love her hat. Kate rocked it today.
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Sheer perfection! This style suits Catherine perfectly.The hat is just the cherry on the cake! I love that the blue and white are the colors of the Scottish flag. So much thought and consideration has gone into choices.
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Totally agree and I also thought the match to our saltire was very clever. She just looks fabulous. I live in Glasgow for most of the year but I wasn’t there today! đ˘
DeleteStunning choice for this event.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I got no real complaints with this entire look. Neat as a pin!
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, stunning, très chique!!
ReplyDeleteCe style de robe met en valeur sa silhouette de rêve - Trop mignons les petits garçons portant le kilt !
ReplyDeleteCatherine looks elegant and immaculately groomed. Appropriate outfit for a naval engagement.
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I love this very elevated look from the PoW - the crisp tailored dress, gorgeous updo, and beautiful sapphire and diamond earrings. Similar to the garden party look, she’s dressing very much like a future Queen. (V.M.)
ReplyDeleteThis is the best example of how not to drown oneself in flowery-frizzy-flowy materials. I'd so wish that some other royal ladies would opt for this perfect combination of elegance and simplicity.
ReplyDeleteSo very regal! What a gorgeous future queen!
ReplyDeleteWow, just wow. Perfect and very fitting for the occasion. The PoW looks absolutely gorgeous. Simply magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThe first Suzannah dress I like. The style of the dress remembers a bit the French dress style of the 50s. The princess's hat is much better than the one the model is wearing.
ReplyDeleteSheer perfection
ReplyDeleteJust one word :Perfection/!
ReplyDeleteThe way she really “ wears” her beautifull clothes adds so much ĂŠlĂŠgance!
ReplyDeleteShe looks fabulous, regal, poised and well.
ReplyDeleteThis Navy and white trimmed dress is stunning. The overall look outstanding.
ReplyDeleteHat is gorgeous. The accessories colour perfect. The double diamond and Sapphire earrings look divine. Her up style hair beautifully styled. She looks chic, stylish and elegant.
Perfection. Wowwww wow
ReplyDeletePicture 2: wee kilts on little boys!!!!!!!
ReplyDeletePerfection.
ReplyDeleteLovely well tailored dress. I love the thistle pin. The hat is just right.
ReplyDeleteWow what great look for Cathrine today.
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Agree completely with anonymous 20.02 !!
ReplyDeleteBRAVO đ Absolutely stunning đ
ReplyDeleteElegant, perfect hair, great outfit but somehow it all feels a bit “customy” to me, not of this era.
ReplyDeletePure class. One day she will make a wonderful Queen. She brings a touch of warmth to the people she meets on her engagements. Prince William is such a handsome man and I agree keep the beard, wonderful. I
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