Royal seal of approval for Cunard’s 185th anniversary event in Liverpool
HRH Princess Anne will lead Cunard’s 185th anniversary celebrations in Liverpool later this month.
The May 27 event will mark 185 years of maritime heritage for the luxury cruise line, which was originally founded in Liverpool, before relocating HQ to Southampton in 1967.
The festivities will begin on May 26, when Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, arrives in the Mersey, almost a year to the day since her historic naming ceremony in Liverpool, Cunard’s spiritual home.
HRH Princess Royal
Cunard will welcome The Princess Royal for the first royal tour of Queen Anne, welcomed by the vessel’s captains Dave Hudson and Inger Thorhauge.
Following this, Cunard will officially open its 185th ‘Sea of Glamour’ exhibition at The Royal Liver Building, joined by Queen Anne’s Icons – five proud Liverpudlian women chosen to represent the city after Liverpool was named, in a world first, as Queen Anne’s Godparent.
Curated by renowned photographer, Mary McCartney, the exhibition will showcase the glamour, grandeur, and cultural heritage of life at sea through Cunard’s 185-year history.
Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, said: “This is a landmark moment for Cunard, and we are incredibly honoured to welcome Her Royal Highness to Liverpool as we celebrate 185 years of our heritage.
“The opening of the Sea of Glamour exhibition is a fitting tribute to the elegance and legacy that define Cunard, and to the special bond we share with this great city.”
