This morning The Duke of Cambridge visited BAE Systems’ shipyard in Govan to mark the official start of construction on the @RoyalNavy’s 21st century warship HMS BELFAST, and to see how construction is progressing on HMS GLASGOW. 
'My family’s affection for the Royal Navy is well known, and as I saw the work taking place here today, I was thinking of my Grandfather, The Duke of Edinburgh. He would have been fascinated and very excited to see such advances in skills and technology being put into practice.’
During the visit, His Royal Highness announced The Duchess of Cambridge as Sponsor of HMS GLASGOW.
This role will see The Duchess supporting the crew through milestones, events and deployments over the vessel's coming years of service.
This role will see The Duchess supporting the crew through milestones, events and deployments over the vessel's coming years of service.
🛳 🎨 His Royal Highness was presented with models of the ship for Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis to paint.
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