Kate Middleton has always dressed for the occasion – and she made another excellent sartorial choice when she attended the HMS Glasgow naming ceremony at the BAE Systems’ shipyard in Glasgow, Scotland on Thursday, May 22nd.
The Princess of Wales, 43, wore a chic, nautical-inspired ensemble for the ceremony, which included the traditional act of officially naming the ship by smashing a bottle of local Scottish whisky against its hull. And royal fans were quick to praise the look on social media – not just for its fitting maritime theme, but also for its nostalgic nod to an iconic Princess Diana outfit from the early 1990s.
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The Princess of Wales was named sponsor of the 8,000-ton warship back in June 2021 and, according to the Daily Mail, she holds "a real interest" in the ship "and in the lives of those who will serve onboard."
The mom-of-three wore a navy and white coat dress by Suzannah London for the occasion, which she accessorized with a chic statement hat from Philip Treacy, which she previously wore at Trooping the Color back in 2024.
The Princess of Wales added some nude Gianvito Rossi heels and a navy Emmy London clutch, as well as some sapphire and diamond earrings that previously belonged to late Princess Diana. She also sported an intricate brooch designed especially for her by James Porter & Son, one of Scotland's oldest jewelers.
Royal fans immediately took a trip down memory lane when they saw the brunette beauty's look, as it reminded them of the Catherine Walker outfit worn by the late Princess Diana back in May 1993, when she and the then Prince Charles attended a Battle of the Atlantic Commemoration Service in Liverpool.
Fan Comments
"The epitome of class, elegance and sophistication," gushed one fan on a Vogue Instagram post. "Catherine, The Princess of Wales looks phenomenal as always," agreed a second. "She looks absolutely beautiful," echoed a third.
"They both look stunning," praised a fourth fan, followed by three red heart emojis. "Glorious. She's so beautiful and elegant," added a fifth. "Wow, truly a beauty and fashion icon," commented a sixth, followed by three heart eyes emojis. "The most beautiful and elegant woman in the world," thought a seventh.
