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The Princess in Suzannah London for Ship-Naming Ceremony – What Kate Wore

The Princess wore Suzannah London and Philip Treacy for today's HMS Glasgow naming ceremony in Scotland. The royals were welcomed with flowers.  Another angle shows the darling youngsters chosen to give the Princess her posy. Today's ceremony was at the BAE Systems' shipyard in Glasgow, on the banks of the River Clyde. Naval officers greeted the couple. As you can see, the weather was more-than-cooperative today with abundant sunshine; temps were reported to be in the mid-60s. In June 2021, the Princess was appointed as the Sponsor of Glasgow, a state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate, designed to provide protection to the UK's nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers, per a news release. Upon seeing the vessel today, the Princess said, It's so great to see her, she's fantastic. Prince William announced the Princess's sponsorship of the Glasgow when he visited the ship in June 2021, while it was under construction at the BAE Systems' shipyard. During his visit, he announced, Her Majesty The Queen has approved the appointment of my wife Catherine as Sponsor of the superb ship we see taking shape outside – HMS Glasgow. I know that Catherine will be delighted to join you here in Glasgow for the naming ceremony in due course. The Princess met with sailors from Glasgow's crew at Windsor Castle in September 2022.  This image shows Glasgow shortly after it was successfully floated on the Clyde in 2022. The Times notes, HMS Glasgow features advanced systems such as the Sea Ceptor anti-missile system and a five-inch naval gun. It can carry both Wildcat and Merlin helicopters. The construction of the eight frigates has sustained 4,000 jobs in Scotland and the wider British supply chain. Returning to today's activities, a Pipe Major in No.1 Full Highland Dress led guests to the ceremony.  More from this Sky News piece.  The ceremony began with a royal salute from the ship's company for William and Kate, also known by their Scottish titles the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay. Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Sir Martin Connell thanked the royal couple for their support and all those involved in the Type 26 endeavour. The Princess with officials.  Then it was time for the naming of the ship. The Princess spoke the time-honored words, I have the pleasure to name this ship HMS Glasgow, may God bless her and all who sail on her. She then pushed a red 'launch' button to activate the release of a bottle of single malt whisky. Kate Mansey of The Times shared a video. NEW: The Princess of Wales, known as the Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland, has officially named HMS Glasgow by launching a bottle of whisky against the hull pic.twitter.com/euif954SpR — Kate Mansey (@KateMansey) May 22, 2025 It wasn't just any old whisky used in today's ceremony; it was made at nearby Clydeside Distillery in Glasgow. We learn more from this Rebecca English piece in The Daily Mail.  The ceremonial act is said to bring good luck and fortune to the vessel and its crew. The distillery opened its doors in 2017, the same year that the HMS Glasgow build began, marking what is considered the start of two modern icons of Glasgow's maritime heritage. Each bottle of the whisky sold will include a donation to HMS Glasgow's chosen charity, Place2Be, of which the Princess is patron, and which supports children's mental health in the city. Prince William as he watched the festivities. This Times piece by Kate Mansey has more on his thoughts.  The Prince of Wales said that the new warship was a “hell of a piece of kit — screams UK power”. He described Glasgow as “impressive”, adding: “It’s massive, I can see that’s where the future is going.” The couple met crew members. And some of the crew's family members. More from The Times story. Meeting a BAE employee, the princess said: “It’s a really proud moment for the UK, but particularly Glasgow, because there’s such international interest.” However, Kate admitted that she was still getting to grips with the shorthand used by sailors. “I’m still learning all my naval lingo,” she told one woman. “There are a lot of abbreviations that I don’t fully understand. I’ve got a lot to learn.” The Princess with another youngster.  The couple also spent time speaking with BAE Systems employees who worked on the ship. The Prince and Princess then visited the BAE Systems' Shipbuilding Academy located near the naming ceremony site. They spoke with apprentices and graduates about the training they received.  The couple also participated in some training and skill exercises themselves, including a pipe-building exercise. We learn more from this Hello piece.  Aided by second year pipe apprentices Natalie Black and Rory Hamilton, the couple got to work building their pipes while chatting. As the Princess swiftly began screwing her pipes together, Ms Black told her: You look like you’ve done this before, prompting Kate to tell her it was her experience playing with the children's toys. Prince William, who spent more time chatting than building, later claimed he had not realised it was a race. Deborah Lynch, an early careers and skills practitioner at BAE, declared the Princess the winner, only for her pipe construction to collapse, prompting much laughter. Rhiannon Mills of Sky News shared a video.   William and Kate take on a challenge with #HMSGlasgow apprentices…the result announcement is brilliant 🤣 pic.twitter.com/Czbh3nkVAf — Rhiannon Mills (@SkyRhiannon) May 22, 2025 The Princess enjoyed quite a laugh after the exercise. More from The Independent's coverage.  Apprentice Natalie Black guided Kate through the test and said afterwards: “We had a little discussion about what her kids get up to and I complimented her on how well she was doing up the bolts and she said it was just like playing with the kids’ toys.” Kate was given another task – to complete a traditional ship’s clinometer, which measures the lean angle of a vessel – and tightened a wing nut on the simple tool which will go on display on HMS Glasgow’s bridge. Below, the Princess is seen working on the clinometer. And the finished product, which carries a plaque stating, Made in part by HRH The Princess of Wales on the occasion of naming HMS Glasgow. More on the Princess's reaction to the ship comes via this Independent story.  Talking to the ship’s company and their families, she said: “It’s so exciting to see it all come together, all the technology is so impressive,” she said. “What’s really interesting as well is seeing the international interest.” One more photo from today's event. Here is a brief video released by Kensington Palace after the engagement.  To HMS Glasgow, go well, fair winds and following seas ⚓️ pic.twitter.com/cyHibssRKs — The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 22, 2025 Of course, this is not the first ship-naming ceremony the Princess has taken part in. Her first was in November 2010 at the Trearddur Bay Lifeboat Station in Anglesey, Wales. Prince William and Kate Middleton were part of a naming ceremony and dedication of the RNLI lifeboat, the Hereford Endeavour. The soon-to-be-Duchess wore a Katherine Hooker coat, the designer's 'contrast coat' style. It was first noted five years earlier at the Cheltenham Gold Cup (below left). The garment was re-engineered for the Anglesey engagement. In June 2013, the Duchess of Cambridge officially named the Princess Cruises Royal Princess in Southampton. She wore the Dalmatian Print Mac by Hobbs and a hat by Sylvia Fletcher for Lock and Company on that occasion. We saw the Duchess at another naming ceremony in September 2019, this one for the RRS Sir David Attenborough, a polar research vessel. When the time came, the Duchess pushed an oversized button on the podium, releasing a bottle of champagne that smashed into the hull to memorialize the christening. She wore her Alexander McQueen utility coat for the event. Now, for our look at what Kate wore for this afternoon's ceremony, a look with a nautical feel done in the colors of the Scottish flag. She chose a tailored piece by Suzannah London, the brand's Simple Coat Dress in Navy ($2495). It is made of lightweight 100% Italian Wool Crepe and lined in 100% silk. It is described this way: 'Clean, elongated lines create this timeless, beautifully made classic, which was inspired by vintage couture fashion. Soft navy Italian wool crepe is trimmed with bright ivory wool crepe to highlight the sophisticated, clean lines... This garment can be worn alone as a coat-dress. Style with heels for the boardroom or elevate with elegant Jackie O-inspired millinery for special events. Thank you to UFO No More for such a quick ID on this garment. The Princess is fond of the Suzannah brand, wearing several designs by the label over the years. Here is a quick sampling of several styles (moving from l to r): on the far left, the Flippy Wiggle Dress in emerald green worn in May 2023; the white Flippy Wiggle Dress worn on multiple occasions, the green Valerie Polka Squares dress seen in March 2020 at engagements in Galway, and the Cotton Shirt Dress in a pattern called 'Blue Polka,' worn for a July 2020 meeting at Sandringham. Not seen in this montage, the Budding Hearts Tea Dress by Suzannah that was worn in some of Prince George's first birthday photos. The Princess repeated another Philip Treacy hat today, the Saturn Dome Hat in Navy & White. The dramatic hat showcases contrasting navy and white sinamay overlayed on a domed silhouette. The chapeau was first noted at Trooping the Colour during the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. It is style Number OC 915.  We saw the return of the Princess's Gianvito 105 Pumps in Bisque suede ($597, on sale, limited sizes). She carried her Natasha Clutch ($525) in navy suede by Emmy London. The most intriguing item worn by the Princess today has to be her new brooch. It was designed by local jeweler Simon Porter of James Porter and Son, a fifth-generation family-run firm. You can see the Naval crown at the top, and thistles, Scotland's national flower. You can also see the word Glasgow near the top of the piece, and a figure depicted in the center. My guess is that it is St. Kentigern (also known as St. Mungo), patron saint of Glasgow. We learn more about the brooch from Danielle Stacey's Hello story.  Simon Porter said they had been asked to design a brooch based on HMS Glasgow's crest.  It was an absolute honour to see her wearing it, he said. Against a plain navy background it really stood out. The brooch was funded by two London livery companies, the Worshipful Company of Fan Makers and the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors. Today's other jewelry: the cabochon sapphire and diamond earrings that initially belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. VIDEOS:  The Royal Family Channel offers coverage of today's naming ceremony.    Here is a quick TikTok video by Suzannah London about the coatdress.  @suzannahlondon Chic, polished, and utterly refined, our Simple Coat Dress radiates elegance with its vintage couture inspirations: soft navy Italian wool crepe and ivory silk crepe clean lines. Watch our founder introduce you to one of our most timeless additions to our AW24 collection. #suzannah #suzannahlondon  original sound - Suzannah London

The Princess of Wales Chooses Sarah Burton for Givenchy at State Dinner – What Kate Wore

The Princess of Wales chose a Sarah Burton for Givenchy evening gown for this evening's state dinner. The dinner honors French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, as they wrap up day one of their three-day visit to the United Kingdom. Buckingham Palace shared a video of the King and Queen inspecting the arrangements before the banquet. The visit is being hosted at Windsor Castle due to the ongoing renovation work at Buckingham Palace. ✨ Final preparations are taking place ahead of this evening’s State Banquet in St George’s Hall, Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/timKDXAi8i — The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 8, 2025 More on the setting, St. George's Hall, from this Express article.  The banquet looked different from the ones held in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace. Instead of sitting in a horseshoe shape, guests were seated either side of an impressive 50-meter mahogany table. The highly polished table, which reflected the coats of arms decorating the arched ceiling above, is the longest table in the country and castle staff started assembling it last Wednesday. Instead of sitting on the same side of the table, the King and Queen sat opposite one another in the centre. And from The Independent's coverage.  The impressive St George’s Hall is the largest room in the castle at 55.5 metres long (180ft) and nine metres wide (29.5ft), and the 50 metre (164ft) table stretches its full length.  The hall’s gothic style ceiling with impressive oak beam roof is studded with the coats of arms of every single Knight of the Garter since the order was founded in 1348. Its walls and ceiling were decimated in the Windsor Castle fire of 1992 and had to be painstakingly rebuilt. The Mirror reports: Flowers adorning the tables have been picked from the gardens of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Windsor Great Park. After the banquet, they will be delivered to hospices and care homes for the elderly.  The King, Queen, President Macron, and Mrs. Macron as they are about to head into dinner.   The Prince and Princess of Wales. This is the first state banquet the Princess has attended since November 2023, when the Royal Family honoured South Korea with a state dinner. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh.  The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.  The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary today. Here is a video showing attendees as they walked into the dinner. You may note the red, white, and blue theme in the gowns worn by the Royal Family and Mrs. Macron.  The arrival of Their Majesties at the French State Banquet pic.twitter.com/CWCCmWNOrp — Daniel J. Devane 🇬🇧 (@DanielJDevane) July 8, 2025 Below, a view of the hall as guests were seated.  Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'D0-dnbuPQxRUEBDmAoBKtw',sig:'M9pvioI1f9evdKuf_tzgJLrfa06O5jtkC-G4Pm4t3qg=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223564010',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); President Macron was seated between the King and the Princess of Wales, while Mrs. Macron sat between the Queen and Prince of Wales on the opposite side of the table.  Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'gPwZaXRPS19lMTlM7-4iiA',sig:'3vtd2f4JIcRFDDOq--WlCSTqK2VvhnikIe2KW1wEYVU=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2224159922',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Another view of the Princess, President Macron, and King Charles.   Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'ePJvQx07Tgd7CvxAYg7zmA',sig:'Eq3TfdXKL9p1eD6e_6RmTikVNPjJErXSYc4hX9O_SBM=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223559135',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); More on some of tonight's other guests via ITV's story. Sir Elton John and Sir Mick Jagger topped the star-studded guest list for the white-tie banquet held in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The Rocket Man singer was joined by his husband, David Furnish, while the Rolling Stones’ frontman was accompanied by his fiancée Melanie Hamrick. On the Duchess of Gloucester's left, Sir Elton John, and husband David Furnish. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'YyY_r7_vQZVVjNZ_iYw_rg',sig:'dHF-fKz6Hw6BbyoUDn668XTJyARDx3vwhsAzMxMLG0M=',w:'594px',h:'407px',items:'2223564206',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); Mick Jagger and Melanie Hamrick. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'V1X00GrgShl_7XcAiLIssg',sig:'wRBoxpevDPLiS4WpbhqwdVdc-9CJAlT0PUW8IrbkVJI=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223568034',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); King Charles delivered remarks. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'uGWaIzrrTGt0wDS5iQFilA',sig:'dqAPBzmju-EDhoyUFlJntkajW1Ff2lzWTkk0aRhKlnY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223570033',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); The BBC has more on his speech.  After an initial welcome to Windsor Castle to the Macrons spoken in French, King Charles says much has happened since his royal tour of France in 2023, and that the UK and France “have stood ever closer since then”. He speaks of “a thousand years of shared history and culture between our two peoples” and mentions the Royal Family's personal connections to France. The King ticked off a series of cultural references that brought together France and Britain - such as the French Impressionist painter Monet depicting scenes in London, Jane Birkin performing in French and Thierry Henry scoring goals for Arsenal.  French President Macron also made formal remarks.  Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'yVFRH-xaQN9Gd78ZXRFZ8g',sig:'W2d_nYF5GaSy35_NnzenjCYLCffg2SRa6KJYlffWrns=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2223569903',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); We return to the BBC's live blog, which is covering the event.    ...he begins by thanking King Charles for welcoming himself and his wife to Windsor Castle. A sign of your great courtesy and a testament to your friendship with France, he says. Macron also alternates between French and English during his speech.  Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'-39ecahQRgx4ed-KJk5U2w',sig:'iyjE8vBVmc8qC78Y3Qw9O9KVbuJsKeRoJod8TW4QIEg=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'2223564054',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); And from The Telegraph's piece.  He also spoke warmly of the late Elizabeth II, repeating his words after her death to tell the Royal family and British guests: “To you, she was your Queen; to us, she was The Queen.” There were toasts. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'UlBfYzvQQZZW1nA6pjnBDQ',sig:'vwVojlNH-YXdXsXZtk_K-goO7v1KKcZivx2gdDXnZCU=',w:'594px',h:'408px',items:'2224159921',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); More about tonight's menu from this Times of London piece.  For starters, the chef Raymond Blanc has prepared a selection of tender summer vegetables with sage, raw tomato and extra virgin olive oil dressing. This will be followed by a supreme of Rhug Estate chicken with Norfolk asparagus and tarragon cream, and an iced blackcurrant-soaked sponge with elderflower jelly. A bespoke cocktail for the occasion has also been created in honour of the Entente Cordiale. L’entente mixes British gin with lemon curd and French pastis, with a sprinkling of English roses and French cornflowers on top. The Telegraph reports, After dinner, port and cognac from the years of the King and president's respective births will be served to guests, including Dame Kristen Scott Thomas. Guests moved from St. George's Hall to the Music Room after dinner for a concert by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Now, for a quick rundown of some of the ensembles worn tonight, beginning with the Queen. She wore an embroidered ivory silk and crepe evening gown by Fiona Clare, accompanied by the Belgian Sapphire Tiara, a sapphire bracelet, and a sapphire necklace given to Queen Elizabeth by her father, King George VI. The glittering gems are part of Queen Elizabeth II's sapphire suite. The Court Jeweller reports that the sapphire earrings are from the Queen's personal collection. She also wore the relatively new Royal Family Order of Charles III, the red French Legion of Honor sash, and the Garter Star. Below, a closer look at the family order. More from this Scotland Herald story.  Family Orders badges are worn at formal evening occasions by female members of the royal family and personally bestowed by the sovereign, and are a sign of the importance of the wearer within the royal household.  His miniature portrait is painted on a synthetic material called polymin, rather than on ivory as was the tradition, and the diamonds are spare ones – existing loose jewels from the Royal Collection rather than newly acquired. Charles personally selected the pale blue colour of the ribbon which is based on the bow on the Family Order of his great-grandfather King George V. Brigitte Macron chose a sapphire blue gown with caped shoulders and oversized rhinestone or crystal button detailing at the shoulders for tonight's dinner. I do not know the designer, but I will update the post if I learn anything more. The Duchess of Edinburgh was in the Delphine dress by Suzannah London, with her aquamarine tiara, and shoes by Emmy London. Embed from Getty Imageswindow.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'3BL-ja2gQxl5l4EjJUwr0w',sig:'b-qPMme7OyZkHnniIl7iEtIuGdsOr_GJXBDZVjX3wUQ=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2224159306',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })}); And now for the Princess of Wales, in a bespoke gown by Sarah Burton for Givenchy, seen here in a photo released by Kensington Palace just ahead of tonight's dinner. The dress was described as a dark red silk creponne gathered evening gown, with caped back detailing, designed by Sarah Burton for Givenchy. Silk creponne is defined as a type of lightweight, diaphanous silk featured by lengthwise wrinkles on this site. Below, another view of the gown, showing the layers and flow of the skirt, a round neckline with pleats, and an applied waistband. Thoughts on tonight's look from this British Vogue piece.  The Princess of Wales’s choice of Sarah Burton for Givenchy is a clear statement of fashion diplomacy: a design by a British woman for a French fashion house, it serves as a sartorial symbol of the symbiotic relationship between the two European countries. Earlier today, Kate wore Dior to welcome the Macrons to the UK – the first time we’ve seen her wearing the French heritage house for a public outing. Dressing the Princess for the state banquet is one of the highest profile moments thus far for Burton during her tenure as Givenchy’s creative director. Her appointment was announced in September 2024 and she showed her debut collection for the house in March 2025. The Princess's evening bag, a hard-sided clutch with a Lily of the Valley motif, was also by Givenchy. The Princess returned to her favorite tiara, the Lover's Knot, created in 1913 by Garrard for Queen Mary, with its elegant arches and drop-shaped pearls suspended as pendants. The Princess also wore the Greville Diamond Chandelier Earrings this evening, created by Cartier. The Court Jeweller offers more in this piece about the earrings.  The diamond and platinum earrings were made by Cartier in London over a period of years, starting in 1918 and ending in 1929. Initially they were a simple pair of brilliant drop earrings. In 1922, they were lengthened using twelve additional diamonds. The earrings were completed in their present form in February 1929, when ten more diamonds were added. The Royal Collection notes that each earring features “a lexicon of modern diamond cuts.” These include a trio of pair-shaped diamond pendants, plus diamonds in baguette, baton, emerald, half-moon, trapeze, and square cuts. The ultimate effect is that of a modern girandole or chandelier earring, a technical and unique take on an earring shape that has been popular for centuries. The earrings were a favorite of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Below, the Queen wearing the earrings during a July 2010 visit to Canada. The Princess first wore the earrings for the June 2023 royal wedding in Jordan. The Princess wore them again for the December 2023 diplomatic reception. As you most likely noticed, on both occasions, they were paired with the Lover's Knot tiara.  The Princess also wore the Royal Family Orders of both King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the Nigel Milne triple-strand pearl bracelet, which initially belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales. The second and third photos seen below are from previous occasions, not tonight's dinner. I have not been able to license terrific close-ups from the banquet tonight, unfortunately. And the Princess wore the Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order, and the GCVO sash and star, also shown when worn on previous engagements.  On her sash, the Princess wore the Rosette of the French National Order of Merit, awarded by President Emmanuel Macron.  If you haven't seen today's earlier post showcasing the Princess's Dior separates, this link will take you there.  VIDEOS:  The Royal Family Channel offers 5+ minutes of coverage from tonight's dinner.   Sky News has almost 35 minutes of coverage in this video.