HRH Princess Royal To Join Cunard’s Liverpool Anniversary

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will lead Cunard’s much-anticipated 185th anniversary celebrations in Liverpool on May 27, as the luxury cruise line marks 185 years of maritime heritage.

The festivities will begin on May 26, when Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, arrives in the Mersey—almost a year to the day since her historic naming ceremony in Liverpool, Cunard’s spiritual home.

A Life Boat from The QE2 – at the home of Mr David Lawrence. **Need to find proper caption for this** circa 21st October 1982 A Life Boat from The QE2 – at the home of Mr David Lawrence. The lifeboat dwarfs his home, in Gelli, Llanharry, South Wales. Picture taken 21st October 1982

Cunard is honored to welcome Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal for the first royal tour of Queen Anne. British Army Band Catterick will signal her arrival, marking the beginning of a memorable day of celebration.

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Her Royal Highness will celebrate Cunard’s 185 years of maritime history, its enduring bond with Liverpool, and the leadership of Queen Anne’s Captains, Dave Hudson and Inger Thorhauge.

The Cunard White Star liner Queen Mary sails for the last time. The ship’s cooks waving from the gallery. 31st October 1967.

Following this, Cunard will officially open its 185th ‘Sea of Glamour’ exhibition at The Royal Liver Building, joined by Queen Anne’s Icons – five proud Liverpudlian women chosen to represent the city after Liverpool was named, in a world first, as Queen Anne’s Godparent.

EDITORIAL FREE TO PUBLISH IMAGE WHEN USED IN RELATION TO THE ATTACHED STORY. Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, arrives at her home port of Southampton for the first time today Tuesday 30th April; 2024. Queen Anne is the fourth ship in the Cunard fleet and the 249th to sail under the Cunard flag. It is also the first time since 1999 that Cunard have four ships in simultaneous service. The ship will embark on her maiden voyage to Lisbon on Friday. For further press information contact Ruth Harrington on Ruth.Harrington@cunard.co.uk Picture date Tuesday 30th April, 2024. Picture by Daniel Lewis for Cunard. Contact +447544 044177 chris@christopherison.com

Curated by renowned photographer Mary McCartney, the exhibition will showcase the glamour, grandeur, and cultural heritage of life at sea through Cunard’s illustrious 185-year history.

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: “This is a landmark moment for Cunard, and we are incredibly honored to welcome Her Royal Highness to Liverpool as we celebrate 185 years of our heritage. The opening of the Sea of Glamour exhibition is a fitting tribute to the elegance and legacy that define Cunard, and to the special bond we share with this great city.”

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