Her Majesty The Queen Names Cunard’s Newest Liner, Queen Elizabeth

Her Majesty The Queen with Captain Christopher Wells, crew, media and visitors in the Grand Lobby of the new Queen Elizabeth. (Photo: Business Wire)

As Captain Christopher Wells salutes and Cunard Line President Peter Shanks look on, Her Majesty The Queen presses the button to release a bottle of wine against the bow, marking the official naming of the new Queen Elizabeth. (Photo: Business Wire)

Her Majesty The Queen and Cunard Line President Peter Shanks with the official portrait of Her Majesty by artist Isobel Peachey. (Photo: Business Wire)