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Princess of Wales Names HMS Glasgow in Traditional Whisky Ceremony

The state-of-the-art Type 26 frigate was christened at Scotstoun, Glasgow, marking a milestone for the Royal Navy and British shipbuilding.

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Overview

  • Princess Kate formally named HMS Glasgow by smashing a bottle of Clydeside Distillery whisky against its hull at a ceremony in Scotstoun, Glasgow.
  • HMS Glasgow is the first of eight planned Type 26 anti-submarine frigates, designed to protect the UK's nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers.
  • The ship's construction has sustained 4,000 jobs across Scotland and the UK, highlighting the economic significance of Clyde shipbuilding.
  • The ceremony featured traditional naval rituals, including a piper's music and a P-8 Poseidon aircraft fly-past, and raised funds for the mental health charity Place2Be.
  • The Prince and Princess of Wales also toured the ship, met BAE Systems employees, and visited the Shipbuilding Academy to engage with apprentices and graduates.