Colchester
& District Pipes & Drums were very proud to be Invited
to play for the Queen and the launch of the New Queen Elizabeth 3
One
of the most famous names in Southampton’s history is to be
reborn in the 21st century. Cunard’s new ship Queen Elizabeth
will be a floating art deco palace recalling the elegance of the
legendary liner of the same name.For years Cunard’s original
Queen Elizabeth, nicknamed “Lizzie’’, together with her
sister ship Queen Mary, dominated the North Atlantic passage
between Southampton and New York.
One
of the most famous names in Southampton’s history is to be
reborn in the 21st century. Cunard’s new ship Queen Elizabeth
will be a floating art deco palace recalling the elegance of the
legendary liner of the same name.For years Cunard’s original
Queen Elizabeth, nicknamed “Lizzie’’, together with her
sister ship Queen Mary, dominated the North Atlantic passage
between Southampton and New York.
The
new Queen Elizabeth will be the second largest vessel, after Queen
Mary 2, to be built for Cunard, and is the third ship to be
introduced by the shipping line in six years.
Colchester
& District Pipes & Drums Were asked to supply the piper to
pipe the queen aboard Pipe Major Mr Paul Young had the privilege
of being that Piper
When
she arrived in Southampton in October she will be
equipped with the most advanced technology, but at the same time
passengers will be taken on a nostalgic voyage back in time.
Guests
will experience an English country house party, afternoon tea
served by whitegloved stewards, Ivor Novello style piano evenings
and period dancing from traditional ballroom to the jitterbug and
jive.
At
present Cunard is tight lipped about the ship’s naming ceremony,
but if the company follows previous occasions the event will be
held in Southampton with a member of the Royal Family as the guest
of honour.
Cunard’s
long-established connection with Buckingham Palace will be
reflected with Queen Elizabeth photographs, paintings, memorabilia
and exhibits around the decks, especially in the Queen’s Room,
with its 1,000sq ft dancefloor.The 90,400-ton Queen Elizabeth,
being built in Italy, will accommodate 2,092 passengers in 1,046
rooms.She will proudly carry the name of Southampton, her port of
registry, on her stern.Queen Elizabeth will leave Southampton on
her maiden voyage, a 13-night cruise to the Canary Islands, on
October 12.It is expected tickets will cost anything up to £5,099
per passenger – and will be snapped up within minutes of going
on sale next month.T
he
first Queen Elizabeth was launched in September 1938 but was
withdrawn from service 30 years later.
