QuoteThe Duchess is reportedly planning to name a new ship on June 13, a month before her July 13 due date. The Royal Marines Band and the pipers of the Irish Guards will perform as Kate christens Princess Cruises' 3,600-passenger Royal Princess in Southampton before taking maternity leave, The Sun reports.
The naming ceremony will mark the end of Kate's royal engagements, and the beginning of a brief spell of down time before she and William welcome their first child.
A royal source revealed that the hard-working royal is determined to be at the Southampton event: "Kate has really enjoyed her job and wanted to work as close to the birth date as possible. The cruise ship christening on June 13 will be her last official solo engagement."
Kate Middleton To Christen New Royal Princess In Last Official Engagament Before Baby Birth - Celebrity Gossip, News & Photos, Movie Reviews, (http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/116639/Kate-Middleton-To-Christen-New-Royal-Princess-In-Last-Official-Engagament-Before-Baby-Birth)
Cindy
QuoteHeadteachers from an East Riding secondary school will rub shoulders with royalty when they dine with The Duchess of Cambridge next week.
Goole High School co-headteachers Danuta Tomasz and Dave Flowitt will be treated to a gala dinner with The Duchess, in what will be her last public appearance before she gives birth to her first child in July.
Mrs Tomasz and Mr Flowitt will attend the naming celebrations of the Royal Princess cruise ship in Southhampton.
The out-of-the-blue invite came thanks to the school's ongoing partnership with education specialist charity, SkillForce, whose patron is Prince William.
School heads invited to dinner with Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, at last appearance before royal baby | This is Hull and East Riding (http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Teachers-dine-Duchess-Cambridge/story-19202876-detail/story.html#axzz2VS1t1o1l)
Cindy
I wonder what they'll talk about :hmm:
According to the article, it doesn't look like it's going to be an intimate lunch with just three people. All the charities have been invited, and this is just one of them. The Royals always seem to know what to say to everyone (impresses the heck out of me!), and I'm sure everyone is happy just to be invited. From the article:
QuotePrince William has invited all the charities he supports, including SkillForce, to attend the naming celebrations of the luxury liner. The charity chose Goole High School as their representatives.
Cindy
^You mean like when she asked the lady if she could tell the smell of something by smelling it?
QuoteDuchess Of Cambridge To Host Lavish Gala Before Beginning Maternity Leave
Despite the Duchess being more than eight months pregnant it seems it'll be a busy one for her, first christening a new crusie ship the Royal Princess, in Southampton on June 13 before co-hosting a gala dinner with her husband Prince William with the couple choosing amongst their charitable organisations those guests to invite.
Speaking of their excitement of having the Duchess name their latest liner Princess Cruises' president Alan Buckelew said: "It is a great honour for Princess Cruises that Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge has accepted our invitation to become the Godmother to Royal Princess." "We are delighted that the Duchess will launch our new ship and can think of no better way to celebrate our company's British heritage and our commitment to the country."
Co-headteachers, Danuta Tomasz and Dave Flowitt of Goole High School near Hull, are amongst two of the guests invited along to the gala dinner. Charity SkillForce, of which Prince William supports, chose the school to represent them at the event after receiving an invitation from the future monarch.
Kate Middleton, Duchess Of Cambridge To Host Lavish Gala Before Beginning Maternity Leave - Celebrity Gossip, News & Photos, Movie Reviews, (http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/117143/Kate-Middleton-Duchess-Of-Cambridge-To-Host-Lavish-Gala-Before-Beginning-Maternity-Leave)
Cindy
^The Queen's coronation celebration, naming a ship, and hosting dinner does not a busy month make :Lothwen:
Sad thing is these women who have actualy achieved will be bowing down to that bimbo.
QuoteKate Middleton Is Ready to Become Godmother to a Royal Cruise Ship
Some time in the next four or five weeks, Kate Middleton will become a mother. This week she will be a godmother... to a cruise ship. And what a ship it is!
The christening ceremony in Southampton on Thursday will be the Duchess of Cambridge's final official solo engagement before she withdraws from the public gaze to prepare for the birth of her baby next month.
She has come a long way since her first official task, which was to dedicate a lifeboat at Trearddur Bay, near husband William's RAF base on Anglesey.
Royal Princess is the largest ship in Princess Cruises' 17-strong fleet. Carrying 3,600 passengers and 1,346 crew, the vessel is 1,083 feet long and 217 feet across. It is about 73 feet longer than London's Shard is high, and it is a few feet taller than Tower Bridge.
Kate Middleton is ready to become godmother to a Royal cruise ship - Mirror Online (http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/cruises/kate-middleton-ready-become-godmother-1943055)
Cindy
QuoteEACH to Benefit from Naming of Royal Princess
EACH is one of only three charities chosen to benefit from the official naming of new cruise liner 'Royal Princess', by our Royal Patron HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.
The Duchess will become 'Godmother' of the luxury liner - a new cruise ship from Princess Cruises - as part of the official naming ceremony in Southampton on Thursday 13th June. The ceremony is the highlight of week-long celebrations to welcome the vessel into service, which includes a special naming gala dinner the evening before.
Joining a small number of staff and representatives will be over 100 EACH supporters from across Cambs, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk, all helping to raise more than £50,000 in donations.
East Anglia's Children's Hospices | Latest news | EACH to benefit from naming of Royal Princess (http://www.each.org.uk/News+and+Press+Office/latest_news/each_to_benefit_from_naming_of_royal_princess)
Cindy
Kate Middleton to name cruise liner in Southampton - hellomagazine.com (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013061213021/kate-middleton-to-name-cruise-liner/)
Meet the Royal Princess! Incredible pictures reveal splendour of the 1,000ft cruise ship Duchess of Cambridge will launch on its maiden voyage (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2340145/Meet-Royal-Princess-Incredible-pictures-reveal-splendour-1-000ft-cruise-ship-Duchess-Cambridge-launch-maiden-voyage-tomorrow.html)
Cruise Ship Naming Ceremony Live - Watch Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge christen the new Royal Princess in Southampton, England, on June 13th at 6:15 a.m. ET
Cruise Vacations & Deals from Princess Cruises | Cruise Line (http://www.princess.com/)
QuoteMeet the Royal Princess! Incredible pictures reveal splendour of the 1,000ft cruise ship the Duchess of Cambridge is set to launch on its maiden voyage tomorrow
The 1,082ft cruise ship set to be named by the Duchess of Cambridge has been unveiled ahead of tomorrow's launch with a set of images that reveal the lavish interior and impressive rooms of the multimillion pound boat.
Named the Royal Princess, the latest ship to be built by Princess Cruises certainly lives up to its regal name.
Due to be launched in a traditional naming ceremony, the spectacular cruiser has everything the well-heeled guest could possibly want, including a fully-equipped games room, casino and a spa.
Meet the Royal Princess! Incredible pictures reveal splendour of the 1,000ft cruise ship Duchess of Cambridge will launch on its maiden voyage (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2340145/Meet-Royal-Princess-Incredible-pictures-reveal-splendour-1-000ft-cruise-ship-Duchess-Cambridge-launch-maiden-voyage-tomorrow.html)
Cindy
Fit for a Queen?or a Princess at least! Luxurious interior of Royal cruise ship revealed | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/407049/Fit-for-a-Queen-or-a-Princess-at-least-Luxurious-interior-of-Royal-cruise-ship-revealed)
Amazing ship!
QuoteKate to Follow in Queen and Diana's Footsteps As She Names Cruise Liner
Kate Middleton is to follow in royal tradition on Thursday when she travels to Southampton to name Princess Cruises' latest liner Royal Princess.
The Duchess of Cambridge will take part in a ceremony to officially christen the Royal Princess and will follow in the footsteps of leading ladies the Queen and Diana, Princess of Wales, who have all become godmothers to these stunning cruises. The late Princess of Wales named the original Royal Princess in 1984.
The expectant mother will christen the 3,600-passenger vessel as her final solo engagement before she takes maternity leave ahead of her mid-July birth.
Kate Middleton to name cruise liner in Southampton - hellomagazine.com (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013061213021/kate-middleton-to-name-cruise-liner/)
Cindy
this is the first time ive really liked what shes wearing . :thumbsup: did she finally get that stylist good for her must be reading the forums :lol:
QuoteDuchess of Cambridge shows her fashion pedigree in dalmatian print Hobbs coat as she launches Royal Princess cruise ship in last solo appearance before baby arrives
She's eight months pregnant but Kate can still carry off a striking style statement. The Duchess of Cambridge cut a fashion-forward figure as she appeared at Southhampton Docks this morning to christen the Royal Princess.
Forgoing maternity clothes yet again, Kate looked chic in a £169 mac from High Street store Hobbs.
The water-resistant coat was the ideal choice for the blustery conditions at the waterside where Kate listened to a brass band play out before smashing a £1,250 Nebuchadnezzar - a 15 litre bottle of champagne the equivalent of 20 regular 75cl bottles - on the ship's hull.
She paired her coat with a sinemay hat with bow detail from royal favourite milliner Jane Taylor and black court shoes.
Duchess of Cambridge shows her fashion pedigree in dalmatian print coat as she launches Royal Princess cruise ship in last solo appearance before baby (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2340918/Duchess-Cambridge-shows-fashion-pedigree-dalmatian-print-coat-launches-Royal-Princess-cruise-ship-solo-appearance-baby-arrives.html)
Cindy
The Duchess is looking fine.
I hate to sound like a grinch, but couldn't they smash a cheaper wine and donate that money to the charities as well?
Why waste such an expensive wine?
http://www.people.com/people/package/article/0,,20395222_20708648,00.html
She looks great.
Always does.
She did well.
Always does
Her assignments, events are mostly glam, fun. Easy.
Her serious charities are few and yes, well rehearesed, she is well studied , quick, a smart girl and does very well.
That is how it is and will be I think safe to say.
She looks and dresses like her station in life before marrying which was rich, Upper-Class English girl, socialite and still does and that is fine. Her style. This outfit was a bit more edgy than waht she usuallly wears. Thank goodness for a heavy coat and maybe someone took care of the dress hem as to not have the dress fly up.
The cost of the wine.
This is a private company. If they wanted a $1,000 or $5,000 bottle of wine, fine. The passesngers will pay for that bottle before boarding the first cruise. The company will not lose a penny or pence .
If this were a public place, a new hospital wing or something, an expensive bottle of wine to throw away would be gluttony, greed, a waste and just sinful.
There was a tie-in to a charity of hers by having two kids there from a children's hospice.
Fine.
Who knows but maybe part of the deal for her being there was that the cruise liner donate a small amount to thatcharity. I would think it works like this when you have a high profile person do something like this.
The cruise liner got great pr in having her christen their new ship.
^^ The whole cruise liner is over the top. :o I don't like cruises (especially with all the bad publicity they've been getting lately), but they're supposed to symbolize the ultimate in luxury. Hence, that £1250 bottle of champagne. I could feed a lot of stray animals with that money, but ... :shrug:
I watched the event as it was streamed live earlier. It didn't last long ... maybe 45 minutes. Kate did well ... no speeches or anything. Just christening the ship...
Cindy
She didn't really have to do that much. She needs to do more with her charities instead of this sort of appearance.
I'm wondering why she had so much rouge on. She looked red in the face.
She's about a month away from giving birth. That's why she's red in the face. Some people refer to it as "the pregnancy glow". As for this sort of appearance, the Queen has done the same, and so has Diana ... so she's got some good predecessors.
Cindy
Quote from: Sandor on June 13, 2013, 01:28:06 PM
I hate to sound like a grinch, but couldn't they smash a cheaper wine and donate that money to the charities as well?
Why waste such an expensive wine?
They have the money, and why not? Its a long standing tradition... :shrug: Not everything in this world has to be about charity.
Quote from: cinrit on June 13, 2013, 02:34:05 PM
She's about a month away from giving birth. That's why she's red in the face. Some people refer to it as "the pregnancy glow". As for this sort of appearance, the Queen has done the same, and so has Diana ... so she's got some good predecessors.
Cindy
I think it could be rouge. It's a lot redder than Diana's face way back when.
^^ She's not Diana, and she's not going to have the same physical actions/reactions to pregnancy as Diana did. :wacko:
Cindy
She appeared a short time ago and her face was paler and she was said to have the glow. I t hnk it was more makeup that she was wearing.
^ Of course it was the make-up. She has always worn far too much slap - IMO. Why the hell she insists on being seen from outerspace is beyond me. Just like her video message. Perhaps she is going for the Aunt Sally look.
Quote from: Windsor on June 13, 2013, 03:03:15 PM
Quote from: Sandor on June 13, 2013, 01:28:06 PM
I hate to sound like a grinch, but couldn't they smash a cheaper wine and donate that money to the charities as well?
Why waste such an expensive wine?
They have the money, and why not? Its a long standing tradition... :shrug: Not everything in this world has to be about charity.
Cava would have done the job :P
Why exactly is Kate advertising a Commercial enterprise - I thought the RF were above all that?
Im sorry if i sound mean..but i have to be honets..i think she looks HORRENDOUS!!!
The other day just said she looked her best..now i think she looks bad...this kinda of print does nothign for her...the dress is like a bag on her...But me thinks that if it was on another color it would be less bad..but on leopard print is just weird...ugly!!!
Not my thing honestlly...
The hair looks good color good on some pics on others not so much...nromal i guess....make up looks very heavy espcially on the cheeks shes pink in some pics....didnt liked it at all bthis look...
I think shes not a pretty prego women at all...stylish i wont even comment in more than 10 years never seen her dressing as bad as latelly...
And again with the dress going up problem...i mean less than a month seriouslly..thats why people comment so much about it...at leats this time she wore something under it..otherwise she wuld be naked again...and she dont seem to mind o n the pics as well...thats why people talk so much about it me thinks anyway..there u go....
Whats this event about???She visiting a ship???
antilala, :nod: it was to christen a new , huge, cruise ship called The Royal Princess.
sandy, you thought wrong and was corrected. :happy20:Your thought is wrong, LOL!!! Try not think my pal. :angel:
Hmm, sophie, K is not PD.
Well, not pregnant lady is the same either...
glow, rouge, so what. Maybe she had a bit of reflux a moment before. Maybe she had to excuse herself had really had to pass gas..a big gas bubble.
It could be a bit more make-up or that glow.
So what.
She has eased up on her signature eyeliner and that is good.
Does anyone remeber when some people on the 1980's would line, draw I should their lips and eyes.
Whoa!!!!!!!!!!
sandy and others, last month of pregnancy, no pregnancy before , whatever. I think , what we all have said on threads before on K, is most likely true that she is not going to be hard worker for the crown, her keep, her country and subjects.
Some charities. Lots of routine easy things like the garden party. Glam. Sports. Easy fun stuff like the studio trip . YES, we all know whatever they do sends a spotlight and money to it whatever it may be. That is NOT the point we are making.
We ALL :blahblahblah: know that ...that every event is tied into a charity or cause some kind of way.
From when she just married to a half year to a year time of her sabotical to now, what you see is what you get. :Lothwen:
In some pictures her face looks redder than others. I think some of it may have to do with the lighting. :shrug:
Duchess of Cambridge given tour of opulent cruise ship after launching it with a £1,250 Nebuchadnezzar of champagne | Mail Online (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2340898/Duchess-Cambridge-given-tour-opulent-cruise-ship-launching-1-250-Nebuchadnezzar-champagne.html)
Too much blush, acid reflux, pregnancy glow,lightening, gas attack, etc. and whatever else...
She does look lovely.
She is a very pretty girl.
Like her or not, gotta give her that.
I think shes very pretty as well..but not as a prego women..seen way less prettier womens than her glow while being prego ..as well many other prettier than kate dont look theyre best either...
The thing about kate is that she always looks bad me thinks...most of the time..theres something bout her thats sad i dont know how to explaing..but especially since she got prego shes passing me this vibe.dont think she fells confortable/confidente with her body right now..wich is totally comprehensive anyway... :blowkiss:
She just looks depressed to me in some ay dont ask me why...and she just totally lost her style during the poregnancy maybe thats why shes Always sad coz she cant wait to have her body and her clothes back who knows... :lol: :lol: :lol:
I do think she overreated on the blush..she does looks very pin..at first i though it was her natural red cheecks ( thats th word?? not sure anyway) but seeing again and again is her blush me thinks.,..the yees also are heavier than normal...but the worst is the dress :no: :wacko:
But im not any fan of animal prints anyway..though that kate would neevr disapoint me on such aspect..now shes on the league of womens wo wear leopard prints and unlike many she dont looks good at all...it does fits some womens better than others anyway
Quote from: anitalalala on June 13, 2013, 07:49:40 PM
But im not any fan of animal prints anyway..though that kate would neevr disapoint me on such aspect..now shes on the league of womens wo wear leopard prints and unlike many she dont looks good at all...it does fits some womens better than others anyway
Never liked animal prints myself - however it should be noted that this print is not leopard, but Dalmatian (the dogs). Hence the comments about Cruella Deville, the villainess of 1001 Dalmatians, who wants a Dalmatian fur coat! :happy15:
Quote from: FanDianaFancy on June 13, 2013, 06:52:40 PM
sandy, you thought wrong and was corrected. :happy20:Your thought is wrong, LOL!!! Try not think my pal. :angel:
Sarcasm duly noted. :) Here is an explanation of "the pregnancy glow" that I mentioned, which is more than likely the reason for Kate's face being flushed:
QuoteYour skin retains more moisture during pregnancy, which plumps it up, smoothing out any fine lines and wrinkles. The pinkish glow that makes some women look radiant is caused by increased levels of the hormone progesterone, and by the extra blood circulating round your body. This may also make you feel slightly warmer and sometimes flushed.
The downside of this effect for many is that you may look puffy from water retention, and any red patches that you already have on your face may become more visible. These will eventually calm down once you've given birth. If this is your experience, remember to drink plenty of water - your skin will benefit if you keep well hydrated, which actually helps with fluid retention.
Is glowing pregnancy skin a myth? | News.com.au (http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/parenting/is-glowing-pregnancy-skin-a-myth/story-fnet08ck-1226629246676)
QuoteWhat is this? "Mask of pregnancy" is also referred to as melasma and chlosma. Melasma causes dark splotchy spots to appear on your face. These spots most commonly appear on your forehead and cheeks and are a result of increased pigmentation. When you become pregnant your body produces more hormones, which causes an increase in your pigmentation. Nearly 50% of pregnant women show some signs of the "mask of pregnancy".
Skin Changes During Pregnancy | American Pregnancy on Skin Changes (http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancyhealth/skinchanges.html)
Cindy
Perhaps Kate should step away from the heels :shrug: (and the blusher :hehe:)
How long was she there for?
The whole ceremony was about 45 minutes, then it pretty much shut down. (When I go out, I always put on enough blusher to make myself look like a circus clown. ( :hehe: ;) )
Cindy
I read she arrived around 11:30 and here is the live tweet:
11:53This is Kate's big moment: "I name this ship, Royal Princess. May god bless her and all who sail in her."
11:57Hope the bottle breaks.....Kate cuts the blue ribbon to release the champagne and it smashes on impact with the crusie ship, phew!
12:01Kate has now left and the marching band are playing us out
:truce: she has a slip on .. :hug?:
QuotePregnant Kate's Last Solo Public Appearance Ends In a Smash As She Launches Cruise Ship
Kate, who is due to give birth in a month's time flew by helicopter to Southampton to attend a colourful naming ceremony for Royal Princess, a new 141,000-tonne cruise liner at the city's Ocean Terminal.
As the ship's Godmother, she was following in the footsteps of the Queen, the late Princess Diana and other senior royals in upholding a tradition of members of the family launching vessels.
She was taking part in a ceremony involving a blessing and performances by singer Natasha Bedingfield, the band of the Royal Marines and the Irish Guards Pipers before smashing a £1,250 nebuchadnezzar of Moet et Chandon champagne over the hull of the ship.
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Among the guests at the ceremony were 300 people from three royal charities supported by Kate, Prince William and Prince Harry - East Anglia's Children's Hospices, SkillForce, and WellChild who stayed overnight on the ship.
Pregnant Kate's last solo public appearance ends in a smash as she launches cruise ship | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/407241/Pregnant-Kate-s-last-solo-public-appearance-ends-in-a-smash-as-she-launches-cruise-ship)
Cindy
My nephew and my son thought she look like Cruella Deville ''they should hide those puppies''. Ones again the daily fail and the Sun news paper have turn it into fashion show and what is with these last engagements B.S. people are talking about Kate did not do much this year why now are people making BIG deal over these, if she work her butt off then I will understand but all of this is so unnecessary!! :orchid:
Think the tradition of wacking a ship with a bottle of bubbly is great but I think the wacker should get to name the ship :angeldevil1:
No the dress isn't my taste .. but she looks great. :flower:
A 30 minute workday plus travel! Awesome! :thumbsup:
I didn't like her outfit. I don't think she looked good in it. But give her props, it was a windy day and I didn't see her, what was that word?, undercrackers?
Quote from: missbliss on June 13, 2013, 07:58:42 PM
Quote from: anitalalala on June 13, 2013, 07:49:40 PM
But im not any fan of animal prints anyway..though that kate would neevr disapoint me on such aspect..now shes on the league of womens wo wear leopard prints and unlike many she dont looks good at all...it does fits some womens better than others anyway
Never liked animal prints myself - however it should be noted that this print is not leopard, but Dalmatian (the dogs). Hence the comments about Cruella Deville, the villainess of 1001 Dalmatians, who wants a Dalmatian fur coat! :happy15:
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
As ive said dont like it..it just gives me a weird feeling..extravgant ugly thing dont know how to explain...maybe thats why i really dont pau attention to the print..if its animal...i dont like it honetslly...
As ive said anyway some wear it better than others...tghats not kates case anyway...
I dont think she looks like cruella anyway...she looks like bag of potato in very bad print...ewww...this is bad look i hate it..sorry
Quote13-06-2013 Doop Pregnant Princess Catherine (Kate), Duchess of Cambridge during the naming of the Princess Cruises ship, Royal Princess, at the Ocean Terminal, Southampton Docks in Hampshire.
The ship will have her maiden voyage on 16 June 2013 and will then cruise the Mediterranean Sea and Eastern Caribbean.
PPE Agency (http://www.ppe-agency.com/show.php?start=0&zoektype=2&search=13-06-2013%20Doop)
Ugg, that coat was not at all flattering, and her hair makes it worse. CUT IT KATE!!!
QuoteThe Duchess of Cambridge Attends a Princess Cruises' Ship Naming Ceremony
The Duchess of Cambridge carried out her last solo engagement today before her baby is born - launching a new liner.
Her Royal Highness attended the naming ceremony of Princess Cruises' 3,600-passenger vessel Royal Princess.
She took her place on a stage in blustery conditions that threatened rain and seated opposite in a large grandstand were guests associated with charities that have The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge or Prince Harry as their patrons.
Spectators were from East Anglia's Children's Hospice, The Duchess's charity, SkillForce which has The Duke as its figurehead, and Prince Harry's organisation WellChild.
Later, The Duchess was taken on a tour of the cruise ship by the Captain and after meeting staff in the vessel's atrium she visited the bridge. She had views across Southampton waters and was shown the ship's bell from the previous Royal Princess associated with the late Diana, The Princess of Wales.
The Duchess of Cambridge attends a Princess Cruises' ship naming ceremony (http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/news-and-diary/the-duchess-of-cambridge-attends-princess-cruises-ship-naming-ceremony)
Cindy
Kate Middleton arrives for last solo royal engagement before maternity leave - hellomagazine.com (http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2013061313035/kate-middleton-boat-naming-ceremony/)
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QuoteCountdown, the Duchess of Cambridge faces his last month of pregnancy
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Duchess of Cambridge is given tour of luxurious cruise ship after naming ceremony | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/407299/Duchess-of-Cambridge-is-given-tour-of-luxurious-cruise-ship-after-naming-ceremony)
Pregnant Kate's last solo public appearance ends in a smash as she launches cruise ship | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/407241/Pregnant-Kate-s-last-solo-public-appearance-ends-in-a-smash-as-she-launches-cruise-ship)
Princess Kate on sparkling form launches a fashion stampede | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/407447/Princess-Kate-on-sparkling-form-launches-a-fashion-stampede)
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Catherine, duchess of Cambridge, names Royal Princess Cruise Ship - Dutch Photo Press (http://monarchypress.com/collection/1264-catherine),-duchess-of-cambridge,-names-royal-princess-cruise-ship.html
What happened to the gala dinner Kate was supposed to attend after the christening of the ship?
^^ The dinner was held the night before the christening. There were about 300 attendees, and they all spent the night on the ship after the dinner, then attended the christening the next day. It's reported in one of the articles above, but I don't remember which one.
Cindy
The 300 attendees must have had the dinner and slept aboard the ship the night before, because the ship left for Barcelona the day of the naming ceremony, after Kate's tour.
Kate flew in by helicopter right before the actual naming ceremony, then according to other articles, arrived at the ship by chauffeur-driven limousine. So, it sounds like Kate did not attend that dinner - only those 300 people from the charities ate that dinner and slept aboard the ship. (And I guess those teachers did not rub elbows with Kate at the dinner, as another article before the event claimed.)
We cannot trust these tabloids - they claim all kinds of things are going to happen, then they don't. They are constantly distorting the truth.
I remember another tabloid article claiming William was going to be at that shipboard dinner with Kate, but he was photographed taking the train from Anglessey to London on Wednesday, so was nowhere near Southampton for that dinner on Tuesday night.
QuoteKate, who is due to give birth in a month's time flew by helicopter to Southampton to attend a colourful naming ceremony for Royal Princess, a new 141,000-tonne cruise liner at the city's Ocean Terminal...
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Among the guests at the ceremony were 300 people from three royal charities supported by Kate, Prince William and Prince Harry - East Anglia's Children's Hospices, SkillForce, and WellChild who stayed overnight on the ship.
Pregnant Kate's last solo public appearance ends in a smash as she launches cruise ship | Royal | News | Daily Express (http://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/407241/Pregnant-Kate-s-last-solo-public-appearance-ends-in-a-smash-as-she-launches-cruise-ship)
William was never intended to be at the dinner, he only helped choose the invitees.
Cindy
WellChild staff invited to Duchess of Cambridge's final solo appearance before birth | This is Gloucestershire (http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/WellChild-staff-invited-Duchess-Cambridge-s-final/story-19282497-detail/story.html#axzz2WBH9I5GJ)
Yes, it looks like she didn't attend.
Thank you for the article, Candyflower. Your article states that the ship is not leaving till Sunday. I guess I was misinformed by a different article. It looks like Sunday, June 16 is probably the correct departure date.
There was an article dated June 7 that claimed that William and Kate were going to co-host this gala dinner:
QuoteDespite the Duchess being more than eight months pregnant it seems it'll be a busy one for her, first christening a new crusie ship the Royal Princess, in Southampton on June 13 before co-hosting a gala dinner with her husband Prince William with the couple choosing amongst their charitable organisations those guests to invite.
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/117143/Kate-Middleton-Duchess-Of-Cambridge-To-Host-Lavish-Gala-Before-Beginning-Maternity-Leave
These people write whatever they want, without checking their facts!
Quote from: Jenee on June 14, 2013, 11:04:05 AM
Ugg, that coat was not at all flattering, and her hair makes it worse. CUT IT KATE!!!
Why should she cut her hair? As for the news coverage it doesn't say she ont be seen again what it sas is its her last SOLO trip.
^^ I read somewhere that she attend Trooping the Colour.
Quote from: TryingTimes on June 14, 2013, 10:59:54 PM
QuoteDespite the Duchess being more than eight months pregnant it seems it'll be a busy one for her, first christening a new crusie ship the Royal Princess, in Southampton on June 13 before co-hosting a gala dinner with her husband Prince William with the couple choosing amongst their charitable organisations those guests to invite.
http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/117143/Kate-Middleton-Duchess-Of-Cambridge-To-Host-Lavish-Gala-Before-Beginning-Maternity-Leave
These people write whatever they want, without checking their facts!
It also gives the impression that the dinner was supposed to be after the christening. Well, it's an entertainment site, so they're probably accustomed to exaggerating their news. :P
Cindy
Quote from: cinrit on June 09, 2013, 12:14:02 PM
QuoteDuchess Of Cambridge To Host Lavish Gala Before Beginning Maternity Leave
Despite the Duchess being more than eight months pregnant it seems it'll be a busy one for her, first christening a new crusie ship the Royal Princess, in Southampton on June 13 before co-hosting a gala dinner with her husband Prince William with the couple choosing amongst their charitable organisations those guests to invite.
Speaking of their excitement of having the Duchess name their latest liner Princess Cruises' president Alan Buckelew said: "It is a great honour for Princess Cruises that Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge has accepted our invitation to become the Godmother to Royal Princess." "We are delighted that the Duchess will launch our new ship and can think of no better way to celebrate our company's British heritage and our commitment to the country."
Co-headteachers, Danuta Tomasz and Dave Flowitt of Goole High School near Hull, are amongst two of the guests invited along to the gala dinner. Charity SkillForce, of which Prince William supports, chose the school to represent them at the event after receiving an invitation from the future monarch.
Kate Middleton, Duchess Of Cambridge To Host Lavish Gala Before Beginning Maternity Leave - Celebrity Gossip, News & Photos, Movie Reviews, (http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news/117143/Kate-Middleton-Duchess-Of-Cambridge-To-Host-Lavish-Gala-Before-Beginning-Maternity-Leave)
Cindy
It seems we all can make mistakes in trusting articles that prove themselves later to be untrustworthy.
LOL ... Never assume that because I post an article, I agree with it or believe it. :hehe:
Cindy
About the ship: Royal Princess is about the size of a Nimitz class nuclear aircraft carrier - with much better accomodations. :happy15: