The city will host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, taking place May 9-13.
Cunard’s flagship vessel was docked in the River Mersey as part of is ‘Coronation Celebration’ voyage honouring the coronation of King Charles III on May 6, and was at the heart of the city’s Eurovision festivities.
‘It has been a week of Royal visits in Liverpool with King Charles and The Queen Consort here last Wednesday and now the beautiful Queen Mary 2 today,’ said Angie Redhead, head of Liverpool City Assets.
‘Liverpool and Cunard have shared a very special relationship for many years so it felt only right and proper that the Queen Mary 2 should call here, to join in the celebration of two very important national moments: The coronation of King Charles and Eurovision.
‘We hope all passengers aboard award us ‘Douze point’ for the warmth of our world famous welcome!’
Afternoon tea for VIPs
Earlier in the day, the Eurovision flag was seen flying high on Queen Mary 2 ahead of the first semi-final at the Liverpool M&S Bank Arena on Tuesday. Later, the ship hosted a special afternoon tea for VIP guests from the city, including Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson and Liverpool City Council CEO Theresa Grant.
Lee Powell, brand & product development VP at Cunard, said, ‘We were absolutely thrilled to kick off this year’s Eurovision celebrations onboard Queen Mary 2, especially in our spiritual home of Liverpool, the host city for 2023.
‘As our flagship, she epitomises the glitz, glamour, and sheer spectacle that the Eurovision Song Contest is famed for, and it was our privilege to host some of the city’s dignitaries to mark the official opening of such an iconic and global TV event.’
The Three Graces – The Royal Liver Building, The Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building – were simultaneously lit up in blue and yellow in a show of solidarity with Ukraine.
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