Queen to Bid Farewell to QE2!
Ray Goldenberg
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Her Majesty The Queen to Bid Farewell to QE2
VALENCIA, Calif., April 9, 2008
Cunard Line is honoured to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will
make a farewell visit to Queen Elizabeth 2 in Southampton on Monday
June 2, 2008.
QE2, the most famous ship in the world, and for 35 years the flagship
of the Cunard fleet, was launched by Her Majesty at Clydebank on
September 20, 1967 -- forty years ago last year.
Since then QE2 has travelled over 5.6 million nautical miles, more
than any ship ever; has carried over 2.5 million guests; has completed
25 World Cruises; and has crossed the Atlantic 802 times. She leaves
Cunard's service in November 2008.
Her Majesty The Queen has visited QE2 twice since the launch -- on May
1, 1969, immediately prior the Maiden Voyage, and on July 27, 1990 to
mark Cunard Line's 150th anniversary.
Details of the visit on June 2 will be announced shortly, but Cunard's
President and Managing Director, Carol Marlow, comments:
"We are delighted and honoured that The Queen has chosen to visit QE2
to wish her farewell. Her Majesty has taken a close interest in the
ship over the last forty years, and I am certain this will be a
memorable occasion for all involved."
About Cunard Line
Cunard Line, operator of the luxury ocean liners Queen Mary 2, QE2 and
Queen Victoria has long been synonymous with the quest for new
discoveries and the epitome of British refinement since the company's
first paddle-wheeled steamer, Britannia, crossed the Atlantic in 1840.
Cunard voyages bring together like-minded travelers who relish the
Cunard hallmarks of impeccable White Star Service(TM), fine dining,
sophisticated adventure, the legacy of historic voyages and
transatlantic travel.
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> Hi Everyone,
>
> I received this press release from Cunard and thought it would be of
> interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
> available on my web site.
>
> Best regards,
> Ray
> LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
I hope Her Majesty makes it. The Royal Family hasn`t been doing all
that well health wise lately.
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Mark (SF)
>
> I received this press release from Cunard and thought it would be of
> interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are
> available on my web site.
> Her Majesty The Queen to Bid Farewell to QE2
>
> VALENCIA, Calif., April 9, 2008
> Cunard Line is honoured to announce that Her Majesty The Queen will
> make a farewell visit to Queen Elizabeth 2 in Southampton on Monday
> June 2, 2008.
>
> QE2, the most famous ship in the world, and for 35 years the flagship
> of the Cunard fleet, was launched by Her Majesty at Clydebank on
> September 20, 1967 -- forty years ago last year.
> ...
So many Queens coming and going....
On the Day Queen Elizabeth boards the Queen Elizabeth 2,
Steve and I leave the Queen Elizabeth 2 to board the Queen Mary 2.
It would be great to witness this... (and not be inconvenienced in
some dreary holding room in Southampton)
Mark