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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National

Kate names a new cruise liner: in pictures

Duchess of Cambridge: The Duchess of Cambridge arrives
The Duchess of Cambridge arrives at the Ocean Terminal in Southampton this morning for the naming of the Royal Princess ship Photograph: Michael Dunlea/Barcroft Media
Duchess of Cambridge: Duchess of Cambridge arrives and waves to the crowds
And waves to the crowds Photograph: Stefan Wermuth/Reuters
Duchess of Cambridge: The Duchess Of Cambridge Attends Princess Cruises Ship Naming Ceremony
She's greeted by the ship's Captain, Tony Draper, left
Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Duchess of Cambridge: The Duchess in a high wind, Southampton
She was also met by high winds on a blustery June day! Photograph: Tim Rooke/Rex Features
Duchess of Cambridge: Sitting trough the speeches
After sitting through the speeches... Photograph: Michael Dunlea/Barcroft Media
Duchess of Cambridge: She breaks the traditional bottle of Champagne against the ship
...she cuts the ribbon to break the traditional bottle of Champagne against the ship Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Duchess of Cambridge: The Duchess watches the bottle of Champagne break against the ship
And watches the bottle break against the ship after naming her "Royal Princess' Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Duchess of Cambridge: The Duchess Of Cambridge Attends Princess Cruises Ship Naming Ceremony
Here the crew look on as Captain Draper gives the Duchess a tour on board Photograph: Chris Jackson/Getty Images
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