Duchess of Cambridge names a new Princess Cruises ship , the Royal Princess . She smashes a bottle of champagne against the ship 's hull for good luck . Prince William 's late mother , Diana , Princess of Wales , was `` godmother '' to the original Royal Princess liner , which launched from Southampton in 1984 . Catherine and Prince William are expecting their first child next month . The child will be heir to the British throne regardless of its gender .
Duchess of Cambridge names a new Princess Cruises ship , the Royal Princess . She smashes a bottle of champagne against the ship 's hull for good luck . Catherine and Prince William are expecting their first child next month . The child will be heir to the British throne regardless of its gender .