P&O Cruises has confirmed that Her Majesty the Queen will
officially name the line’s new ship Britannia on Tuesday, March 10.
The announcement confirms speculation that the Queen would be
performing the honours in Southampton. She will be accompanied at the
naming by the Duke of Edinburgh.
Carnival UK chairman David Dingle said: “We are honoured and proud
that Her Majesty will name Britannia almost 20 years after she named the
P&O Cruises ship Oriana.
“Britannia, a ship for the nation, will be the embodiment of
contemporary Britain, and with her Union Jack livery she will fly the
flag for Britain across the Globe.”
The biggest ship designed exclusively for Britain, Britannia is P&O Cruises’ latest vessel.
The ship will include a focus on cuisine, with 'Food Heroes' James
Martin, Marco Pierre White, Atul Kochhar, Eric Lanlard, wine expert Olly
Smith and cheese expert Charlie Turnbull all contributing to
restaurants onboard.
Travel Weekly first reported the likelihood of The Queen naming Britannia on January 29.
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