Her Majesty The Queen is to make a farewell visit to Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 in Southampton on Monday 2 June 2008. This will be the fourth time Her Majesty has visited QE2, the first being on 20 September 1967 when Her Majesty launched EQ2 at Clydebank.
EQ2 , the most famous ship in the world, has been Cunard’s flagship of the fleet for 35 years. 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. The QE2 leaves Cunard service in November 2008.
Her Majesty visited QE2 on 1 May 1969 immediately prior to the Maiden Voyage and on 27 July 1990 to mark Cunard’s 150th anniversary.
Details of the visit on 2 June 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”.
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