Cunard's newest ship Queen Anne arrives in Liverpool ahead of naming ceremony

The Queen Anne is the 249th ship to sail under Cunard's flag.

Thousands of visitors are expected at Liverpool's Pier Head to enjoy a naming ceremony for Cunard’s newest ship.

The liner Queen Anne, which cost £600 million to build, has recently taken its maiden voyage.

The ship is 113,000 tonnes and can host 3000 guests.

The vessel arrived in Liverpool on Monday 3 June at around 7.30am and will the naming ceremony event will start at 2.30pm.

The ceremony is scheduled to start from 4pm, hosted by musician Matt Willis and his wife, TV presenter Emma Willis.

A bottle of champagne will be smashed against the side of the ship at the moment of its naming.

The free ceremony will include a performance by legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli.

Evening entertainment will begin at 8.30pm and will include a DJ set from Craig Charles as well as a performance from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

At 10.15pm, Queen Anne will depart from Liverpool to a backdrop of fireworks.

Road closures will be in operation on Monday 3 June:

06.30 – 23:00: Princes Parade and St Nicholas Place (Crowne Plaza)

06:00 – 23:00: Water Street, Brunswick Street, Canada Boulevard, Georges Dockway and Mann Island

06:00 – 23:00: Traffic priority system on Georges Dockway

Between Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7 June, Canada Boulevard will be closed from Water Street to Isle of Mann Gates between 8am and 8pm to allow for de-rigging.

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