QV 5th birthday Celebration in support of Prince's Trust

[helpthejuggler]

Anyone received an invite to the ship tour, reception and lunch on 13 December?

[violetta58]

Yes,we did and I would love to go despite having sailed on the QV a few times but I cannot afford the £300 minimum donation for 2 people. I do think they should set the price lower and have raffles or auctions at the event to raise more money.

[helpthejuggler]

It is quite pricey for a ship tour with lunch, even for a good cause.

At the moment we are not sure if we would go. Add in a day off work also and it looks less likely.

 

Wonder who the distinguished guest will be?

[Salacia]

It is quite pricey for a ship tour with lunch, even for a good cause.

At the moment we are not sure if we would go. Add in a day off work also and it looks less likely.

 

Wonder who the distinguished guest will be?

 

My guess is that the guest will be Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. See http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10060949.Camilla_has_a_date_with_Queen_Victoria/

[Tewit]

My guess is that the guest will be Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. See http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10060949.Camilla_has_a_date_with_Queen_Victoria/

In that case I wouldn,t be going anyway.

[Tewit]

My guess is that the guest will be Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. See http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10060949.Camilla_has_a_date_with_Queen_Victoria/

If that is the case I won't be going.:(

[Salacia]

Yes,we did and I would love to go despite having sailed on the QV a few times but I cannot afford the £300 minimum donation for 2 people. I do think they should set the price lower and have raffles or auctions at the event to raise more money.

 

Hi violetta. Does the entire donation go to the Prince's Trust? Thanks, -S.

 

Edited to add: The website http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/about_the_trust/in_your_region/south_of_england/london_and_the_south_east/events/queen_victoria_event.aspx

does not state how much of the donation actually goes to the Prince's Trust - or maybe I missed something?

[violetta58]

Hi

Yes I think it does from what the Cunard says although they probably will need to cover the cost of the lunch. I think it is too much to expect people to pay in a recession as well as a day off work as already said.It is a brilliant charity though.

[QM2 fan]

We also received the invite- and much as I would like to see QV, I think 150 quid is too much- agree with the idea for auction/raffles onboard instead....

[ovccruiser]

Looks as though Cunard may have shot themselves in the foot over this one, £300 is a tad pricey for lunch, even for a 5*(ish) hotel

[Pjran]

I was so pleased when I opened the invitation then checked diary, nearly rang husband so he could arrange day off. THEN I read the cost, bit steep for us for a nice lunch out.

 

I agree with those of you suggesting Cunard arrange an auction or raffle to raise funds. However, I feel Cunard have a wealthy clientele and all spaces will be taken just not by us.

[Salacia]

Cunard today that " Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Line’s Queen Victoria Tuesday December 13 to mark the fifth birthday of the ship, which The Duchess named in December 2007." guoted from http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article/87969/hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall-to-visit-cunard-lines-queen-victoria

[staygulf]

Cunard today that " Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall will visit the Line’s Queen Victoria Tuesday December 13 to mark the fifth birthday of the ship, which The Duchess named in December 2007." guoted from http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article/87969/hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall-to-visit-cunard-lines-queen-victoria

 

That's strange. We're embarking the QV on the 13th and it's a Thursday. Maybe they've invited the Duchess for the wrong day !

[Salacia]

That's strange. We're embarking the QV on the 13th and it's a Thursday. Maybe they've invited the Duchess for the wrong day !

 

Oh my, that would create a bit of a stir, wouldn't it?:eek:

 

Here's another press release from Cunard that also gives the date as Tuesday, 13 December http://www.financialpost.com/markets/news/Duchess+Cornwall+Visit+Cunard+Line+Queen+Victoria/7629949/story.html

 

staygulf, Cunard should thank you for catching their apparent error.:)

 

BTW, I noticed this quote "This will be the third occasion Her Royal Highness will have visited the ship. She will be escorted aboard by Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line, and Captain Peter Philpott, master of Queen Victoria. The ship’s crew will line the three tiers of the Grand Lobby when The Duchess arrives, while embarking passengers will line the tiers for her departure" http://www.etravelblackboardasia.com/article/87969/hrh-the-duchess-of-cornwall-to-visit-cunard-lines-queen-victoria

 

Cheers, -S.

[Salacia]

That's strange. We're embarking the QV on the 13th and it's a Thursday. Maybe they've invited the Duchess for the wrong day !

 

QUOTED FROM http://www.financialpost.com/markets/news/CORRECTING+REPLACING+Duchess+Cornwall+Visit+Cunard+Line+Queen+Victoria/7629949/story.html

 

BusinessWire · Nov. 29, 2012 | Last Updated: Dec. 3, 2012 2:57 PM ET

First graph of release dated Nov. 29, 2012, the date should read Thursday 13 December (sted Tuesday 13 December).

[staygulf]

QUOTED FROM http://www.financialpost.com/markets/news/CORRECTING+REPLACING+Duchess+Cornwall+Visit+Cunard+Line+Queen+Victoria/7629949/story.html

 

BusinessWire · Nov. 29, 2012 | Last Updated: Dec. 3, 2012 2:57 PM ET

First graph of release dated Nov. 29, 2012, the date should read Thursday 13 December (sted Tuesday 13 December).

 

So my email to Cunard's press office worked then ! I don't suppose I'll get a free upgrade to a suite or get to dine with the Duchess ;)

[glojo]

Duchess of Cornwall, I fear she rates at the same level as Lord Prescott...

 

Cunard would have to pay me to attend any type of event where these two human beings are present.

 

Each to therir own and respect to all those that are attending this charitiable event.

[glojo]

Duchess of Cornwall, I fear she rates at the same level as Lord Prescott...

 

Cunard would have to pay me to attend any type of event where these two human beings are present.

 

Each to therir own and respect to all those that are attending this charitiable event.

[Salacia]

Hopefully, the event raised money for a good cause.

 

For those interested, here is a photo of the portrait of Duchess Camilla that will be on display in the Grand Lobby of QV: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-20709420