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The
event will take place on the world-famous Mersey waterfront at Liverpool on Monday,
June 3 during a celebratory "lap of honor" voyage around the
British Isles.
Cunard's
hosts** for the momentous spectacle will be none other than Busted
musician, Matt Willis, and his TV presenter wife, Emma Willis. The
power couple of British pop culture recorded this message revealing what guests can expect from the
event.
Queen
Anne's Naming Ceremony
Queen
Anne is expected to arrive on the Mersey soon after sunrise on what
promises to be the most eagerly awaited port of call on the exclusive 14-night
voyage.
Plans
are being made for her arrival to include a special salute to the city where
Cunard's pioneering Transatlantic service – and passenger shipping itself – was
launched in 1840, and where the iconic Cunard Building forms the centerpiece of
the Three Graces.
The
14-night British Isles Festival Voyage will depart Southampton on May
24 with maiden calls to Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Invergordon,
Greenock, Belfast, and Liverpool where guests sailing on the
voyage will have an exclusive opportunity to join the Naming celebrations
before a spectacular, late evening departure bound for Cobh followed by her
return to Southampton.
The
formal Naming will be the highlight of a day of celebration for Queen Anne,
currently nearing completion in Italy.
The
event in Liverpool is expected to draw tens of thousands of
spectators to vantage points alongside the river at Pier Head, between New
Brighton and Seacombe on Wirral, and on beaches at Formby and Crosby
in Sefton. A live global broadcast will ensure the eyes of the world once
again fall on a Cunard event in Liverpool.
Cunard
ships have previously attracted more than a million spectators to the banks of
the Mersey, first for the maiden call of the renowned QE2 in July 1990,
and 2015 for the Three Queens 'royal rendezvous' in front of the Cunard
Building to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the most famous name in
shipping.
The
British Isles Festival Voyage
Guests
on the voyage will have an exclusive chance to be part of a unique event in
Cunard's history that will include a host of surprise celebrations at Liverpool's world-famous
Pier Head, with the original iconic Cunard Building at its heart.
An
impressive line-up of eminent entertainers will give unforgettable live
performances surrounding the official naming as Queen Anne makes her
maiden call into Cunard's spiritual home.
The
14-night British Isles Festival voyage will depart Southampton on May
24 with maiden calls to Greenock, Belfast, Cork, and Liverpool and
a program of exciting on-board experiences that showcase the best of Britain and Ireland's shores.
The events in Liverpool will be a truly treasured memory for Cunard,
on the historical waterfront of a city the brand has such an incredible bond
with.
Katie
McAlister, President of Cunard, said: "Cunard has an incredible bond with
the city of Liverpool. It is where our founder Sir Samuel Cunard began
his transatlantic line in 1840, so what better place to officially name our new
ship than somewhere that holds so many special memories? Queen Anne is the
next in a fine line for our brand and she will be bursting with
breath-taking moments around every corner, evolving our core values of
luxury, sophistication, and glamour. Liverpool is known the world
over as Cunard's spiritual home and we are all so excited for the city to
see Queen Anne up close on her maiden call."
Matt
and Emma Willis added: "We're delighted to be part of such a
fantastic occasion and can't wait to join everyone in Liverpool for
an exciting and action-packed day, full of surprises and celebrations. Mersey
waterfront will be brought to life on June 3, as world famous entertainers
are set to put on a spectacular show. It's going to be a day to remember, and
we can't wait to welcome the fourth Queen to the iconic Cunard fleet."
Councillor Liam
Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said: "It's a huge honor
for Liverpool to be chosen as the location for the official naming
of Queen Anne. The city and Cunard share a rich history, we are the
original home of the world-famous cruise line and we staged the incredible
spectacle of the Three Queens on the Mersey in 2015, which lives long in many
people's memories. This is yet another prestigious, international event taking
place in our city, casting Liverpool into the limelight once again
and showcasing our enviable maritime offer. The naming ceremony is set to be a
majestic sight and I'm sure it will attract huge crowds to the waterfront who
want to be part of this unique moment in ours and Cunard's history."
Further
details of timings, activities, and spectator information for Queen Anne's visit
to Liverpool will be published in due course.
For
more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel
Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit www.cunard.com.
For
Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business
Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.
Image
Credit: © Cunard Line
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