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Topic: Queen to visit QE2

Steve Read (sread)
First Class Passenger
Member # 788

posted 04-09-2008 09:25 AM

The Queen is to visit the QE2 in Southampton on Monday June 2.
She launched the ship in 1967 and visited only twice since, in 1969 just before the maiden voyage, and in 1990.

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Jekyll
First Class Passenger
Member # 1878

posted 04-09-2008 09:30 AM

From SeaTrade Insider:

Queen Elizabeth II to bid farewell to QE2
9/4/2008
Cunard Line announced that Her Majesty The Queen will make a farewell visit to Queen Elizabeth 2 in Southampton on 2 June.
QE2, for 35 years the flagship of the Cunard fleet, was launched by Her Majesty at Clydebank on 20 September 1967 – 40 years ago last year.

Since then QE2 has travelled over 5.6m nautical miles, more than any ship ever; has carried over 2.5m guests; has completed 25 world cruises; and has crossed the Atlantic 802 times. She leaves Cunard service in November.

Her Majesty The Queen has visited QE2 twice since the launch – on May 1, 1969, immediately prior to the maiden voyage, and on July 27, 1990, to mark Cunard Line’s 150th anniversary.

Cunard’s president and md, 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 40 years, and I am certain this will be a memorable occasion for all involved.'

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Steve Read (sread)
First Class Passenger
Member # 788

posted 04-09-2008 09:33 AM

You heard it here first ... just!

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 04-09-2008 09:41 AM

She can't!

I used to try organise ship visits for the 'Ocean Liner Society'. I have a letter from Cunard that clearly says "only travel Partners and Media" are allowed onboard to visit. Who's going to break the news to her Majesty?

Mind, you she could go for a cruise on the QE2. It's about time.

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Linerrich
First Class Passenger
Member # 4864

posted 04-09-2008 09:48 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:

Mind, you she could go for a cruise on the QE2. It's about time.
[ 04-09-2008: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]

Especially since she has taken such "close interest" in the ship over the past 40 years!

Rich

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PamM
First Class Passenger
Member # 2127

posted 04-09-2008 11:01 AM

Wicked Rich! The security surrounding her visit will have to be doubly vigilant and ensure no view of the 'secret' rooms aboard are obtained

QM2 is also in port the same day. I had noted before that QM2 was listed as being at Mayflower and QE2 at the QEII Terminal. I thought they had it the wrong way around, but now know why. Has QM2 ever been up to Mayflower before?

Pam

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gaz hants
First Class Passenger
Member # 5749

posted 04-09-2008 01:06 PM

yes qm2 has been up to 106 before when qe2 was at 38/39
my photo says 16/4/05 but there may have been other times

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