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Photo feature: Queen Mary 2 Birthday Celebration
Interview: Cunard CEO David Dingle, Dr. Stephen Payne, and Commodore Ronald Warwick on the QM2 Celebration 

QM2 10th Anniversary photo feature:

QM2'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

by

Richard H. Wagner

Part One: Morning Celebration
Part Two: Afternoon Celebration
Part Three: Evening Celebration
Part Four: Subsequent Celebrations
Queen Mary 2 tenth anniversary cake
The anniversary celebration continued during Queen Mary 2's subsequent transatlantic crossing to New York.

A large birthday cake was on display in the ship's lobby and a birthday party, complete with a balloon drop and a singing of "Happy Birthday" was held in QM2's ballroom The Queens Room.   
Queen Mary 2 birthday party
Paul O'Loughlin interviews Commodore Ronald Warwick
Dr. Stephen Payne talking on Queen Mary 2
The onboard enrichment program was also linked to QM2's 10th anniversary.  Commodore Ronald Warwick, the first master of Queen Mary 2 was interviewed by Entertainment Director Paul O'Loughlin and gave a talk on his career at sea (left).  The naval architect who designed Queen Mary 2, Dr. Stephen Payne gave a series of lectures (below left).  Guests also received a complimentary copy of Dr. Payne's book on Queen Mary 2.  Ms. Maureen Ryan spoke about her fascinating career working on Cunard's original queens, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, Queen Elizabeth 2, and Queen Mary 2 (below).
Ms. Maureen Ryan speaking on Queen Mary 2
Maritime historian Bill Miller
After the voyage, Cunard held a VIP reception to thank New York for its support of Queen Mary 2 over the last decade.  Maritime historian Bill Miller spoke (left) as did Cunard CEO David Dingle (right).  Meanwhile, QM2 displayed banners expressing its affection for New York. (below.  Photo courtesy of Cunard Line)   

Cunard CEO David Dingle speaking at a reception
Cunard's Queen Mary 2
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