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FIRST LOOK inside Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne: The Mail spends the night on the £500million liner ahead of her maiden voyage. Here’s our fascinating video footage from the stay…

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Hello from Southampton and from Cunard’s new Queen Anne cruise ship, the fourth ship to join this classic British cruise line’s fleet and the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag. Cunard has been operating for 184 years and is one of the world’s most historic cruise lines. All its ships are named after … Read more

Queens of the high seas: Cunard’s latest £500m liner Queen Anne arrives in Southampton ahead of first cruise – and she will be helmed by legendary firm’s first female captain

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Cunard’s brand-new ship, Queen Anne, has entered UK waters for the first time, making a grand entrance into her home port of Southampton. The 14-deck, 113,000-tonne vessel – the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag – was greeted by a water salute on Tuesday night, having made her way to England’s south coast … Read more

Cadbury’s famous purple packaging has Royal Family connection dating back 100 years

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Fuelled by his dedication to quality and innovation, along with the support of his sons Richard and George, the visionary chocolatier managed to swiftly grow his business. As a result, his chocolate and the iconic purple packaging became inseparable from cherished memories for the British people. However, it wasn’t until 1914 that the distinctive purple … Read more

Do you know the secrets behind Britain’s favourite brands and logos? After Lyle’s Golden Syrup Christian symbolism row, the meanings behind Marmite, HP Sauce and more forgotten in time until now

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Lyle’s rebrand of their golden syrup last week prompted fury from some Christians for hiding the beliefs of their founder in the iconic design he created. The firm’s decision to modify their logo – made up of a dead lion and some bees – sparked outrage from the Church of England, who suggested the move … Read more