United Kingdom, May 22 -- HMS Glasgow, the first of eight Type 26 frigates being built by BAE Systems for the Royal Navy, has been officially named by Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales at a ceremony in the city in which it was built and named after.HRH The Princess of Wales is the ship's sponsor, an honorary role that historically served to bestow good luck and divine protection on a ship, meaning that she will maintain a close connection with the ship and her crew throughout her service life.The naming ceremony, which took place at BAE System's Scotstoun shipyard, was watched by a crowd including His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, some of those who have helped build the ship, the ship's company and their families. It concluded ...