Actress Hannah Waddingham to Serve as Godmother of Sun Princess

Princess Cruises has announced that award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham will serve as the official Godmother of its newest ship Sun Princess. The star-studded naming ceremony will take place at the Port of Barcelona on April 23, 2024. 

Waddingham joins an esteemed group who have served as Godparents to Princess Cruises’ ships: Diana, Princess of Wales (Royal Princess, 1984), Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales (Royal Princess, 2013); Audrey Hepburn (Star Princess, 1989); Sophia Loren (Crown Princess, 1990); Martha Stewart (Crown Princess, 2006), among many other notable names. 

Hannah Waddingham is beloved for her role as Rebecca Welton in Apple TV+’s ‘Ted Lasso’ for which she received a Primetime Emmy, Critics Choice Television Award, Screen Actors Guild Award. She will next be seen in the highly anticipated Universal film ‘The Fall Guy’ opposite Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in theaters this May. 

“We’re delighted to welcome the illuminous and elegant Hannah Waddingham to serve as Godmother for our sensational new Sun Princess,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “Just like Sun Princess, she exudes sophistication, beauty and wonderment through her inspiring work as a talented and award-winning actress and performer. We’re truly honored Hannah will officially name our most impressive, luxurious and stunning Love Boat ever created, and join an esteemed group of Princess Godparents including members of the Royal family.”

Sun Princess began its inaugural cruise season on February 28, 2024, and currently is sailing a series of Mediterranean voyages. The 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest ship introduces an innovative new ship platform designed exclusively for Princess Cruises. 

The ship features many new eye-catching experience venues including The Dome, a groundbreaking geodesic, glass-enclosed structure at the top of the ship inspired by the terraces of Santorini. Its outward and suspended Sphere Atrium takes the central Piazza hub of the ship into a new dimension, with expansive ocean views and an open indoor and outdoor living concept. 

Sun Princess will cross the Atlantic this fall to begin its first Caribbean season sailing from Fort Lauderdale. Sailings through March 2026 are now open for booking. 

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