Cunard | Queen Anne Naming Ceremony

Cunard | Queen Anne Naming Ceremony | June 2024

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Ай бұрын

A proud and momentous day in Cunard history. We named our newest ship, Queen Anne, at a spectacular naming ceremony in our spiritual home of Liverpool.
Tens of thousands of people gathered at Liverpool Waterfront to witness the historic celebrations, which featured performances from iconic Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts and more.
Liverpool was the birthplace of Cunard’s first transatlantic crossing, 184 years ago in May 1840, and was the company’s headquarters for 128 years. The love and affection the people of Liverpool still have for all things Cunard is clear - never more so than when a Cunard ship arrives on the Mersey.
The City of Liverpool was named as Queen Anne’s Godparent in recognition of the long-lasting bond with its spiritual home.
Five Liverpool icons were invited on stage to represent the city, including former Spice Girl and author Melanie C, broadcaster and community leader Ngunan Adamu, local restaurant entrepreneur Natalie Haywood, Liverpool music and cultural legend Jayne Casey, and British Olympian heptathlon athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson.
These distinguished women, who embody the heart and future of Liverpool, just as Queen Anne does for Cunard, were chosen because of their significant contributions to culture at a local, national or international level.
The iconic smashing of the Champagne bottle against the ship signified this historic moment and wished the vessel and its crew good fortune on its future voyages.
To top the bill, operatic superstar Andrea Bocelli ended the event with an unforgettable performance.

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@efkay93 Ай бұрын

I had hoped that HRH The Princess Anne would have been chosen to have named Queen Anne.

@visitwithus Ай бұрын

I love that Cunard don't launch ships every year like almost every cruise line these days. To wait over a decade makes the Queen Anne so much more special. Congratulations Cunard! :D

@IconOTS 23 күн бұрын

The difference is, Cunard is a luxury cruise line which means most of their ships will be very different. Other cruise lines are designed for fun, and their ships usually look similar. So they can produce them much quicker.

@ERRIN2000 Ай бұрын

It's a shame that non of the Members of The Royal Family was part of this, it kind of feels hollow without one of them being part of the Ceremony!

@Robby334 Ай бұрын

I wish that the presenter would not use the word "Guys" Where is the traditional address of Ladies and Gentlemen?

@rupertwatts1074 Ай бұрын

Glad to share my birthday with Queen Anne's naming day, she does look truly stunning.

@billbradbury1 Ай бұрын

Was there and will be on it in 6 weeks and next year when it returns to Liverpool. Cunard coming home.

@svenseegers3019 Ай бұрын

Why was the naming ceremony from this new Cunard Queen not customary by a member of the royal family?

@Barbara-yj5tl Ай бұрын

Agree..and what were they thinking having Matt & Emma Willis presenting. So classless!

@jamestaylor8891 Ай бұрын

Will enjoy our voyages on Queen Anne as we have done on the other 3Queens. Hope she has a long and wonderful life.

@PizZA_TreVoR 6 күн бұрын

YESSSSS A NEW CUNARD LINER😁😁😁😁

@joypurdie7244 Ай бұрын

Love Her can't wait to join her

@abigaelpacada1458 28 күн бұрын

I cant believe that they stay longer then white star line

@Axiktt 17 күн бұрын

They merged and become the Cunard white star line. Eventually it was just renamed to Cunard

@vitaminowassereis Ай бұрын

Queen Elizabeth 2 named 2 Ships and i miss her

@bayousbambino427 Ай бұрын

She named far more than two ships.

@JohnArnbec 6 күн бұрын

She named Caronia, Queen Elizabeth 2, Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria (I think), Queen Elizabeth these are all I know but there might be more

@dianacarragher5845 Ай бұрын

I watched from Sydney i did'nt see thre naming coming the City of Liverpool should be proud everyone has a ship to honour we will welcome Queen Anne in February 28th next year in Sydney where i will boatd her for a sector of her World Cruise.

@liverbird2696 Ай бұрын

Amazing day! Will never forget it. Especially Andrea Bocelli’s performance ❤

@vivalastratos Ай бұрын

See you Friday!

@REDSTARLINER Ай бұрын

You miss the while star line?

@dianeemsley5013 Ай бұрын

Thrilled that Katarina Johnson Thompson has been recognised for her achievements. Well done Cunard.

@paulcampbell1586 Ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed the day yesterday, shame we couldn’t stay for fireworks and sail off, however looking forward to booked cruise on queen Ann

@sfbearcat8637 Ай бұрын

Now that there are 4 ships it's time to leave Qm2 on the transatlantic run and stop using her for cruises. Most TA are sold out and not enough crossings' Durning the summer season when it's the best time to cross

@bayousbambino427 Ай бұрын

And what do you plan to do with _QM2_ between September and April? Floating casino off Hong Kong?

@CruiseBuzz Ай бұрын

Momentous day, indeed! #Cunard #traditions

@shelynlee6582 Ай бұрын

We thoroughly enjoyed the launch and trip we made on the QUEEN ANNE!

@prismaticmarcus Ай бұрын

eighth cunard queen? are they counting Berenagira?

@PatrickRKay 19 күн бұрын

Why wasn’t Princess Anne naming her

@Smellynelly67 Ай бұрын

I just hope they don't go down the P&O route 🙀

@markhoman-pg6vt Ай бұрын

they got rid of british crews years ago

@garethroberts3884 Ай бұрын

They are ultimately the same. Same overall company, trying so hard to maintain the integrity of the brand... and failing. The Carnival (sorry, Cunard) faithful will disagree, naturally. They have their opinion, I have mine.

@Smellynelly67 Ай бұрын

@@garethroberts3884we only ever go with Cunard,QV & QE simply because we don't like big ships,we're booked on QA over Christmas & New Year & I'm already having doubts 🙀

@garethroberts3884 Ай бұрын

@@Smellynelly67 Would you consider going even smaller? Windstar, Silversea, etc?? We used to cruise the Cunard size of ships, but since downsizing have never looked back! Enjoy your next cruise, wherever you decide to be.

@Smellynelly67 Ай бұрын

Thank you sir, I'd love to try silversea but as I don't fly,we always leave via Southampton which limits us,off to Zeebrugge on QM in September 🎉

@philipjjones9562 29 күн бұрын

The Royal family were not present as we are currently in the lead up to a general election, and public appearances are traditionally reduced at these times, as the royals are not aloud to show any bias. Therefore what better god parent can a ship have than the entire city of people, where the company was originally created, and within view of the beautiful Cunard building.

@Autismcreature_ace Ай бұрын

It’s not a launch, nor a baptism. Excellent naming ceremony and I wish the Queen Anne ship well, and all who sail in her.

@NADAFAZSENTIDOMENOR 6 күн бұрын

Now we need A Queen Isabel And Cunard Line Can Be Called Queen Line! Jokes apart i real Question Is: Why We Dont Got A Ship Called King Charlles ? Or a King Edgar? Or a King Harold? We Dont Know And May Never Know.

@user-es6zv9gv9f Ай бұрын

The word 'distinguished' was used a lot but as far as I can see it was heavily populated by z-list 'celebrities'. Glad I didn't travel up to Liverpool to go to the naming day, what a non-event! Andrea Bocelli was good but otherwise looks a pretty rubbish event. Looking forward to travelling on ship later this year.

@KaiwunShowtime Ай бұрын

Only ogs remember being onboard Britannia

@djjubb1 Ай бұрын

Iconic moment. Love the Cunard New Look. Can’t wait for our our first cruise on the Queen Anne next year 😊

@markhoman-pg6vt Ай бұрын

wounder how many british crew she has

@RuthWaring-zg8lh Ай бұрын

Why did we get told on the ferry commentary that Camilla was here If she was Why did she not do the naming of Queen Anne

@RuthWaring-zg8lh Ай бұрын

Why did we get told on the ferry commentary that Camilla was here If she was Why did she not name her It was a shame no one from royalty did the naming

@ohiomancan 4 күн бұрын

Dear cunard I would like to present you with an offer. With your permission I would design a lego ideas cruise ship of your choice. I am also sending this message to many other cruise lines and the first one to say yes is the one I will do. -ohiomancan

@ronnie855 Ай бұрын

Liverpool❤Cunard

@stratac30 Ай бұрын

What nonsense, no problem with officially naming the ship in Liverpool, but to have five nondescript people from Liverpool being associated with the ship is a joke. Have Cunard gone woke? Why on earth didn't Cunard invite Princess Anne to be the Godmother of the ship, she's the daughter of a Queen and of course Royal. If they can have the Duchess of Cornwall (now Queen Camilla) naming Queen Victoria , they should have had Princess Anne naming the ship and to have a portrait of her in the ship would have meant a lot to the people who will travel on the QA. Of course, Cunard's home is Southampton not Liverpool.

@tripwire3992 Ай бұрын

"Gone woke" only cowards and brexiteers use that phrase

@captainAlex258 Ай бұрын

I would comment on something rude but cant

@tripwire3992 Ай бұрын

Awwww cry

@jamesmahan284 Ай бұрын

I work for Cunard under His Royal Majesties direction. my classification is not public.

@RuthWaring-zg8lh Ай бұрын

Why did we get told on the ferry commentary that Camilla was here If she was Why did she not name her It was a shame no one from royalty did the naming 10:26 10:26

@watchtellyinuk Ай бұрын

I'm British and I've never heard of any of these deadbeat women. I don't get it ... Queen Anne went on her maiden voyage as I set sail on QM2 a month ago ... why did she do her maiden voyage BEFORE being named?