Thursday, June 13, 2013

Everyone has a front row seat

There are large screens so everyone can see all the details. The guests could even watch The Duchess' arrival at the ceremony on the big screens.

Everything Is Ready

The stage is set, and the last of the guests are filing in while Her Highness tours her ship.

The morning rain and mist has stopped but it is still cool - in the 50's. But it was an ominous sign that as I disembarked the ship I was handed a rain poncho. Maybe it's like an umbrella and as long as you bring one it won't rain. In that case 2,000 should work really well.

Princess VP Jan Swartz was saying this morning they have had incredible interest from the press from literally all over the world. She said they have had so many requests to cover the naming, they had to cut off the press scrum at 150.

This will be The Duchess' last public appearance until after the birth of her child.

An Impressive Grandstand Princess Has Built for the Occasion

The guests are beginning to file in now.

And All the Ladies Have Hats

In all sizes.

And There They Go

Meanwhile, we are waiting in a warehouse for Her Highness to arrive.

Strike up the Band

The band has arrived and is awaiting their cue to go into the christening ceremony.

One of the New Additions

One of the new additions to Royal Princess is the Pastry Shop which is located in the Horizon Court restaurant. There's no extra charge for the delicious creations in this calorie-packed room.