Forty-one years after smashing a bottle of bubbly against Cunard's QE2, the Queen will be in Southampton on Monday to bid the ship a fond farewell.
The ship, for anyone who has been on Mars, has been sold to the Dubai government to become a floating hotel, and sets off for its new home in November after a series of sell-out farewell voyages.
The Queen will tour of the ship, meet some of the crew and then settle down to lunch with former prime minister Baroness Thatcher.
On a signal from the Queen, Cadet Jennifer Haynes will sound QE2's whistle to salute Queen Mary 2, which will also be in port. Being very polite, Queen Mary 2 will respond with a whistle.
There won't be a dry eye in the house.
Jane Archer
Comments (2)
The QE2 is one of the most iconic symbols of Britishness and I believe that the Government have let us down. Gordon Brown promised to listen, but has failed to act on the calls to save the QE2 and keep her in UK waters. If like me, you believe that the QE2 should remain in the UK, please sign my petition vist:
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/SaveTheQE2/
Posted by Cllr Andrew McConnell - Bedford | June 2, 2008 10:39 PM
Posted on June 2, 2008 22:39
I think that this piece on QE2 extremly well written. I also think that Jane Archer has hit right on the spot.
A congratulations is in order.
Well done Jane Archer!!
Miss A-E
Posted by I A-E | June 3, 2008 10:45 PM
Posted on June 3, 2008 22:45