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had royal fans in stitches after received a compliment from awaiting fans . The royal couple in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde.

The 43-year-old future Queen officially named HMS Glasgow by smashing a bottle of local Scottish whisky against its hull. stepped out in a navy and white £1,850 coat dress from British brand Suzannah London and a matching statement hat from Philip Treacy, first worn at Trooping the Colour in 2024.

In footage recorded by local news outlet , Kate was met with an adorable compliment as the couple walked past some awaiting fans.

A well-wisher from the crowd told the princess, "You're beautiful!" - with the fan careful not to leave William out. They also then shouted out, "You too, William!"

Clearly amused, he replied, "You don't have to say that, don't worry!" - a response that left fans that were present in stitches.

Earlier, stepping up onto a podium before a crowd of several hundred BAE employees, their families and the 45-strong ship's company, Kate uttered the time-honoured words in their presence: "I have the pleasure to name this ship HMS Glasgow, may God bless her and all who sail on her".

She then flicked up a small red "launch" button to release a bottle of exclusive single malt whisky made by the nearby Clydeside Distillery.

The couple's latest appearance marked the first time Kate has officially named a naval ship, having christened a new cruise ship, the Royal Princess, in 2013, a lifeboat in 2011, and a polar research ship, which was almost named Boaty McBoatface, in 2019.

The Princess of Wales was appointed as the Sponsor of HMS Glasgow in June 2021 - when the royal was since the Duchess of Cambridge.

HMS Glasgow is a state-of-the-art Type 26 anti-submarine frigate, designed to protect the UK's nuclear deterrent and aircraft carriers.