The rendezvous between these renowned ships celebrates the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and their committed alliance.
Cunard played a role in both World Wars
Cunard is known for its rich history and significant role in both World Wars. Having deep roots in both England and the US, the line called it an honor to welcome the Royal Navy carrier to its US homeport of Brooklyn, New York.
'Cunard launched the first Royal Mail Service route across the Atlantic in 1840, connecting people between North America and the United Kingdom,' noted Josh Leibowitz, SVP Cunard North America. 'We continue to sail regularly scheduled crossings between the two countries, which makes meeting the Royal Navy on this side of the pond a particularly significant occasion.'
After saluting the aircraft carrier, Queen Mary 2 sailed out to sea to begin a seven-night trans-Atlantic crossing to England, the line’s signature voyage. HMS Queen Elizabeth spent the preceding weeks conducting its first trials with the F-35B Lightning II fighter jets on board and when the carrier departs New York, it will head down the East Coast and conduct the second phase of developmental trials.
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