PRINCE William has visited a Glasgow shipyard while continuing a royal tour of Scotland. 

The Duke of Cambridge paid a visit to BAE Systems shipyard on South Street near Scotstoun this morning. 

He met staff working at the shipyard and was given a tour of the facility, as well as given the honours of setting the plasma cutting machine to work on the first plate of steel for HMS Belfast.Glasgow Times:

Simon Lister, managing director of BAE Systems’ Naval Ships business, said: “It’s a great honour to welcome the Duke of Cambridge to our facilities here in Glasgow to join our colleagues and guests on this very proud day.

"The world-class skills and expertise demonstrated by our teams and suppliers right across the UK play a critical role in delivering this vital advanced capability to the Royal Navy.

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Yesterday saw The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge visit the Irn-Bru factory in Cumbernauld, where he treated himself to a sip of Scotland's national drink. 

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During his visit to the BAE Systems shipyard, the Prince was shown HMS Glasgow - the Royal Navy's first city-class type 26 frigate - which is stationed at the shipyard.

Rear Admiral Paul Marshall, Director Navy Acquisition, said: “It’s been a privilege to witness this important moment in the life of our third Type 26 frigate and I'm delighted that His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge was able to come here today to cut the first steel for the future HMS BELFAST."

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Defence Equipment and Support Director General Ships, Vice Admiral Christopher Gardner, said: "This is a proud moment for everyone who has worked so hard on this strategic national programme, which sustains thousands of jobs across the United Kingdom and harnesses all of our skills and knowledge to produce the best possible ships for the Royal Navy.”

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The Duke of Cambridge and The Queen are in Scotland for Royal Week where they will be taking part in engagements celebrating community, innovation and history.