Cunard's Three Queens to visit Liverpool

The Three Queens may have stolen the attention of the crowds in Liverpool on Bank Holiday Monday but there was one more royal on the river who stayed out of the spotlight.

'Her Majesty the Queen' was one of a number of lifeboats from the Liverpool area out to protect people at the event.

The stations from New Brighton, Hoylake and Lytham St. Anne's were all on the river to see the Three Queens sail safely.

Can't get down to Liverpool today? Don't worry! You can still watch the Three Queens on the Mersey.

We will be hosting live footage of the event here on the Granada website from 12.30pm so you won't miss any of the celebrations.

Thousands are expected to watch as three of the world's biggest cruise liners plan to sail in formation on the River Mersey.

Cunard's fleet of three Queens, including the Queen Mary 2 will perform a choreographed river dance. The event marks the company's 175th anniversary.

The Red Arrows will plan a fly past at lunchtime as the fleet completes its manoeuvres.

A firework display will end the spectacle, the culmination of a weekend of maritime exhibitions and events in the city.

Thousands of visitors gathered at the River Mersey to see the first of Cunard's Three Queens fleet.

Queen Mary 2, the largest Ocean Liner ever built, arrived in Liverpool this morning for celebrations to mark the company's 175th anniversary