Sydney’s Princesses line up for next christening role
April 11, 2013
NEWS this week that Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton will serve as Godmother to the newest Princess Cruises liner, appropriately titled Royal Princess, has the team at Princess’ Sydney office in a flutter and donning their crowns and tiaras in anticipation. Official naming ceremonies for the liner will occur in Southampton on 13 Jun and will kick off a week of celebrations as the newest Princess sails off on her maiden voyage. A performance of the Royal Marines Band and the pipers of the Irish Guards are also scheduled for the official ceremonies. With room for 3,600 passengers, Royal Princess will be the first of Princess’ new generation ships, featuring an expanded Atrium, an overwater Sea-Walk, and a glassbottomed walkway extending 28- feet over the edge of the ship and even an onboard television studio. Pictured right is a very regal looking Meg Koffel, Su Cheang, Stephanie Quig and Katie Brown at the Princess Cruises Sydney office, celebrating Middleton’s naming of their new ship.