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El Queen Victoria encalla y recibe daños en el puerto de Malta
2008-05-15 19:10:00 El carísimo crucero de la compañía Cunard Queen Victoria ha embarrancado en el puerto de Malta cuando iniciaba una maniobra de atraque, de tal manera que incluso ha resultado dañado el casco, afectado por una gran abolladura y una perforación de considerables dimensiones.En este video lo vemos partiendo del puerto de Le Havre (Francia). Más de 400 millones de euros de coste. Una auténtica maravilla en diseño, comodidades y servicios.Fue botado en diciembre pasado y como anécdota se refiere que la tradicional botella de champán no se rompió al estrellarse contra el casco, lo cual se considera como un mal presagio.Entre los 1.900 pasejeros no ha habido ni una sola víctima.-
By: mariano digital
QUEEN VICTORIA MAIDEN CALL AT PORT KLANG MALAYSIA
2008-03-28 04:10:00 As part of her 2008 World Cruise – Pathway to the Explorers – Queen Victoria (QV) entered Malaysian waters and anchored at Port Klang on 19 March 2008. Queen Victoria is Cunard Line’s newest cruise liner and one of the world’s most opulent passenger vessels. Queen Victoria carries on Cunard’s distinctive heritage and is hailed as the most luxurious Cunarder ever built.Upon her first-ever arrival at Port Klang, a warm welcome reception awaited the 2,000 passengers and 1,003 crew members who disembarked for their shore excursions to Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.To celebrate this historic occasion, VIP guests and members of the media were welcomed onboard to witness the traditional plaque exchange ceremony between the ship and Star Cruises Terminal. The guests of honor included Director-General of Tourism Malaysia, Dato’ Mirza Mohammad Taiyab; British High Commission Director of Trade & Investment, Mr Trevor Lewis; Chairman of Port Klang Authority, Dato’ Chor Chee Heung;...
The remains of the wedding cake of Queen Victoria exposed!
2008-03-21 03:07:00 The remains of the wedding cake of Queen Victoria exposed!Windsor Castle will be an exhibition to the public two slices of the cake from the marriage of Queen Victoria.These remains, which were probably the oldest existing pieces of cake, date of 167 years.They will be presented as part of an exhibition on the royal cake organized to highlight the diamond wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh, married Nov. 20, 1947.Pieces kept cake of Queen Victoria will be on display for one year beginning on April 27.They will be placed in small cardboard boxes bearing the inscription "Buckingham Palace, on February 10, 1840, date of the marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.The curator of the exhibition, Lady Jane Roberts, has stressed the exceptional nature of the fact that slices of wedding cake has survived all this time in their original packaging.Other Post:Unusual Wedding Cake Of Queen Victoria At The Hear...
Victoria Beckham Queen Victoria (PICTURES)! Royale Bore
2008-03-07 18:11:00 LALATE ON THE NEWSSTAND VICTORIA BECKHAM AS QUEEN VICTORIA? WHY? In complete respect to Posh, enough of this garbage. Standing as Queen Victoria? Or Margaret? Victoria Beckham, as rightly described by the Daily Mail today, appears as Queen Margaret for the upcoming issue of Vogue Magazine. Why? Vickie, Queen Vick or Maggie wasn’t a hottie pinup in her own century ...
Unusual Wedding Cake Of Queen Victoria At The Heart Of An Exhibition
2008-02-25 03:24:00 Unusual Wedding Cake Of Queen Victoria At The Heart Of An ExhibitionThe pieces of unusual wedding cake of Queen Victoria, 167 years old, will be presented as part of an exhibition on the royal cake between 1840 and 1947 at Windsor Castle.It can be eaten only with the eyes: two slices of wedding cake of the late Queen Victoria will soon be exposed to the public at Windsor Castle.The remains of 167 years old will be presented as part of an exhibition on the royal cake between 1840 and 1947, on the occasion of diamond wedding of Queen Elizabeth II, who married the Duke of Edinburgh on November 20, 1947 , announced officials of the royal palace.The pieces will be kept visible during one year from April 27, in small cardboard boxes bearing the inscription "Buckingham Palace, on February 10, 1840," the date of marriage of Victoria and Prince Albert."The fact that slices of wedding cake that have survived in their original packaging is quite exceptional," said exhibition curator, Lady Jane...
Queen Victoria
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The Sights of Sydney - Queen Victoria Building and Darling Harbour
2008-02-01 07:37:00 After catching a bit of sport at the soccer match, I spent the following day around the Darling Harbor area of Sydney. The first stop was the Queen Victoria Building which I ran into almost as soon as I got off the train. Normally a shopping mall wouldn’t be a must-see for ...
By: GoBackpacking
Queen Victoria Two Piece Skirtini Swimsuit by Oxygen
2008-01-13 16:01:00 Queen Victoria Two Piece Skirtini Swimsuit by Oxygen Soft Cup Bra Provides Comfortable Support Adjustable Straps Provide the Perfect Fit Skirted Bottom Has Panty Attached Skirted Bottom is 13.5" 80% Polyester/20% Spandex View product details
Queen Victoria Considered Cursed
2008-01-02 01:39:00 This is a story for the superstitious out there. When the Queen Victoria was launched in December Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall did the customary christening of the ship by hitting it with a bottle of champagne. Well the bottle did not break. Less than a month after launch less than 100 of the 2000+ passengers on board came down with the norovirus bug. While many frequent cruisers are familiar with what norovirus is and how it can spread on a ship, this is the first incident on the Queen Victoria that is already being attributed to the curse. The champagne curse goes back quite a ways in ship launching history but now the Queen Victoria will have the added curse of Camilla. All the other Cunard ships were christened by the Queen until now adding to the lore of having a curse. To make matters worse, the Aurora, a ship that was launched in 2000 by Princess Anne who failed to have the bottle break, was in the harbour on the day of the launch. Aurora broke down on its maiden ...
By: Time2Cruise
Queen Victoria Market?s Foodies Tour
2007-12-24 00:18:00 I’m going to miss it as it’s only on Wednesday nights and I won’t get into Melbourne in time, but the Suzuki Night Market in Melbourne at the Queen Victoria Market looks absolutely astounding. Thanks to happy_stomach on my favorite Chicago food forum, who is in the process of writing a great log of dining ...
Queen Victoria
2007-12-11 23:03:00 QUEEN Victoria left on her maiden voyage today to the sights and sounds of a spectacular firwork display.Cunard’s £300m ship set sail for a ten-night cruise to northern Europe and the continental Christmas markets at 5pm against the background of the fireworks. Thousands turned out to watch the display and the ship’s departure, using Mayflower ...
By: Marco Secchi
Cunard Line Queen Victoria Continues the Spa Excellence
2007-12-02 14:21:00 Cunard is once again poised to re-define what cruising and spas are all about. The new Cunard Royal Spa and Fitness Centre aboard the Queen Victoria promises an experience like no other. The glass enclosed, luxurious 13,000 square foot spa affords its attendeees fabulous ocean views during their sessions. The spa offers a comprehensive health and wellness program including a breathtaking Hydrotherapy Pool and Thermal Suite which provides the centerpiece for the ultimate spa experience. Drawing on holistic, relaxing and stress-relieving treatments from disciplines around the world, the Cunard Royal Spa will offer among the most luxurious and exotic treatments available in any spa resort at sea today.
Cunard Introduces Self Guided Art Tour on the Queen Victoria
2007-10-26 14:28:00 The real Queen Victoria was a virtual collection of firsts. She was the first of the modern day monarchs, having a telephone, riding a train and even playing host to a World’s Fair! She also had the longest reign, highlighted by England’s prevalence in the Industrial Revolution and eventually into a constitutional monarchy. In recognition of her greatness, Cunard engaged a select group of accomplished contemporary British artists to bring style and ambiance to its newest ocean liner, Queen Victoria. The interior collection, from the Grand Lobby to all the restaurants and famous-named rooms, pieces are acknowledged on an 80 minute self-guided digital audio overview, the Queen Victoria Art Tour, which also features video interviews by the artists.
Queen Victoria Offers Sneak Peek of the Commodore Club
2007-10-17 23:54:00 Keeping with the practice of issueing teasers on the new Queen Victoria, the latest photos are of the Commodore Club, highlighted by sweeping views over the ship’s bow, murals of past Cunard liners in custom porthole displays and two intricate ship models at the entrance. As one eases slowly into the room, the nautical atmosphere and Old World liner elegance will be enhanced by leather sofas and club chairs amid wood inlaid flooring with a compass design. Nightly live music, martinis shaken tableside and an atmosphere of understated glamour reminiscent of the Golden Age of Ocean Travel will have guests enjoying the retreat to this cozy enclave. For Cunard enthusiasts, the Commodore Club will no doubt be a popular gathering place aboard the line’s new ship.
More Photos of the Cunard Line Queen Victoria Two Story Library
2007-10-05 17:32:00 It’s getting closer to the much anticipated inaugural of the Queen Victoria on December 10, 2007 in Southampton, England. We are a mere 8 weeks away, and Cunard is slipping out assorted photos of the classic liner’s interiors. This week’s offerings are from the Queen Victoria’s two story library featuring a spiral staircase (shown below) and beautiful wood paneling, A quick glance asures the viewer than Cunard has maintained the consistency of its predecessors in its lovely design and signature characteristics.
More Photos of the Cunard Line Queen Victoria Two Story Library
2007-10-05 17:32:00 It’s getting closer to the much anticipated inaugural of the Queen Victoria on December 10, 2007 in Southampton, England. We are a mere 8 weeks away, and Cunard is slipping out assorted photos of the classic liner’s interiors. This week’s offerings are from the Queen Victoria’s two story library featuring a spiral staircase (shown below) and beautiful wood paneling, A quick glance asures the viewer than Cunard has maintained the consistency of its predecessors in its lovely design and signature characteristics.
Cunard Line?s Queen Victoria Wines and Dines Traditionally
2007-09-27 14:10:00 Indeed, Cunard is continuing the classic traditions of grand ocean cruising with the Queen Victoria and her magnificent offerings of the elegant restautrants, champagne bars, and of course the world famous Queens Room, the focal point of many nostalgic afternoon teas. Steeped in history, Cunard’s past showcases what to expect from the Queen Victoria in the future. Cunard firsts include the first transatlantic departures, the firt in 1840. Cunard showcased the first gym and health center way back in 1911. Cunard also held, and still holds, the record for the largest passenger ship ever built. And Cunard Line was the first to offer 3 world cruises at the same time. I expect the Queen Victoria will continue the tradition of carrying Royalty, statesmen, musicians, journalists, world explorers, and the stars of stage and screen like her sisters, the Queen Elizabeth 2 and the Queen Mary 2. In maintaining it’s reputation for food and service, the Queen Victoria offers t...
Queens Room Highlights the New Queen Victoria
2007-09-21 13:34:00 Highlighting what will become one of the centerpieces of the Cunard’s newest liner, the Queen Victoria, Cunard realed pictures of the Queens Room. Home of the onboard live orchestra, the Queens Room affords guests the opportunity of dancing on a large, center-room dance floor. Romanticism will be everywhere as guests are invited to dance all night to the sounds of their favorite musical selections. The Queens Room is also the home of the world renowned English tea service, administered every afternoon by the Cunard’s signature white-gloved staff.
Early Interior Views of the Queen Victoria?s Grand Lobby
2007-09-07 18:58:00 As the Queen Victoria is nearing completion, and her December 10th debut, Cunard is sending out photographs of the Grand Lobby area of the new liner. The Queen Victoria promises to be every bit as elegant as we’ve heard. If these pictures are any indication, we are all in for a treat! ...
Early Interior Views of the Queen Victoria?s Grand Lobby
2007-09-07 18:58:00 As the Queen Victoria is nearing completion, and her December 10th debut, Cunard is sending out photographs of the Grand Lobby area of the new liner. The Queen Victoria promises to be every bit as elegant as we’ve heard. If these pictures are any indication, we are all in for a treat! ...
Meet The Senior Officers of the Queen Victoria
2007-08-28 15:02:00 If experience matters most to you in regards to who is in charge on your cruise ship, then rest easy on Cunard Line’s Queen Victoria. Three of the senior officers who will serve aboard Cunard’s newest ocean liner when she enters service in December 2007 have more than 85 years of seagoing experience, ...
Excelsior Diamond : named after the Jubilee in honor of Queen Victoria
2007-08-22 23:17:00 On the evening of June 30, 1893, an African mine worker picked up an immense diamond in a shovelful of gravel which he was loading into a truck; he hid it from his overseer and delivered it directly into the hands of the mine manager. The diamond was discovered in the Jagersfontein mine in the Orange River Colony. The lucky Kaffir was rewarded he received $2500 and a horse equipped with saddle and bridle. The diamond had a blue-white tint and weighed 971 3/4 carats (194.2 g) or equivalent to 995.2 metric caratsThe shape the diamond stone was flat on one side and rose to a peak on the other, rather like a loaf of rye bread. Apparently it was this fact which caused the diamond to be given the name of Excelsior, meaning higher. The stone was ultimately named the Jubilee in honour of the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the accession of the late Queen Victoria.Until 1905, when the larger Cullinan diamond was found, the Excelsior was the largest known diamond in the world. The...
Queen Victoria and Catholicism in Victorian Britain
2007-07-14 21:32:00 In Queen Victoria and the challenge of Roman Catholicism, Walter L Arnstein discusses the reaction of Queen Victoria towards Catholicism."Queen Victoria had mixed reactions to the challenge posed by Roman Catholicism during the 19th century. As a young princess, Victoria was an advocate of Catholic emancipation and broad religious toleration. However, she became a Protestant crusader and considered herself very anti-Catholic in the early 1870s. Towards the end of her reign, Victoria's attitude underwent a second significant transformation. Victoria's public actions and private views reflected her becoming a philo-Catholic."
Queen Victoria - June 20, 1837 (History)
2007-06-20 16:04:00 Did you know that Queen Victoria was only 18 years old on June 20th, 1837 when she took over Great Britain? Queen Victoria ruled for more than 63 years, longer than any other British monarch. Her... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Queen Victoria - June 20, 1837 (History)
2007-06-20 16:04:00 Did you know that Queen Victoria was only 18 years old on June 20th, 1837 (that is exactly 170 years ago Today) when she took over Great Britain? Queen Victoria ruled for more than 63 years, longer... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Valerie's comment on "AGLOCO Closing on Queen Victoria and Kobe Bryant" - A
2007-02-07 09:08:00 February 5, 2007 @ 10:58 pm Some years ago I read the following story or at least one or more similar, and this evening saw it again. It’s always been a favorite even tho the setting, product may change. I thought I would share it. ——————— I went into Sears the other day, and as I headed towards the appliance department, a salesman walked up to me and asked if he could help me…. “Well, I’m
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