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Princess of Wales Launches HMS Glasgow, Strengthening Naval Force

5/22/2025

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In a heartfelt ceremony in Scotstoun, Glasgow, the Princess of Wales officially named the Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow, alongside Prince William. With a ceremonial smash of a whisky bottle against the ship's hull, she invoked good fortune for the vessel, which bolsters the UK's naval strength and supports thousands of shipbuilding jobs.

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In a heartfelt ceremony in Scotstoun, Glasgow, the Princess of Wales officially named the Royal Navy warship HMS Glasgow, alongside Prince William. With a ceremonial smash of a whisky bottle against the ship's hull, she invoked good fortune for the vessel, which bolsters the UK's naval strength and supports thousands of shipbuilding jobs.