The Princess of Wales has smashed a bottle of whisky against the hull of a new Royal Navy warship as she officially named it HMS Glasgow. Kate pressed a button triggering an arm holding the single malt which crashed into the grey stealth-like vessel during the ceremony.

Kate Middleton and Prince William were in Scotstoun today to attend the naming ceremony of the Royal Navy's newest warship HMS Glasgow and smash the whiskey bottle off the hull which is believed to bring good luck in Scottish naval tradition.

She looked effortlessly stunning, wearing a navy blue outfit with white details and a matching hat. Kate announced the moment by saying: "I have the pleasure to name this ship HMS Glasgow, may God bless her and all who sail on her.