Finally....the day we've been anticipating! Her Majesty and her entourage and all the dignitaries have cleared out and we can begin to settle in. We popped the cork on the champagne welcoming us to our stateroom and had front row seats for the band marching in formation right below us on the quay....
They performed a medley of patriotic music as well as a moving rendition of "One Moment in Time." This maiden departure from Southampton is truly that!! Queen Elizabeth moved away from the pier amid much cheering, toasting and flag-waving. She was surrounded by spectator boats packed to capacity, fireboats putting on a spectacular water show and helicopters circling as she made her way through Southampton Water.
Our last view of Britain was the sun setting over the Isle of Wight as we passed through the Solent. What a magnificent day!!
Finally....the day we've been anticipating! Her Majesty and her entourage and all the dignitaries have cleared out and we can begin to settle in. We popped the cork on the champagne welcoming us to our stateroom and had front row seats for the band marching in formation right below us on the quay....
They performed a medley of patriotic music as well as a moving rendition of "One Moment in Time." This maiden departure from Southampton is truly that!! Queen Elizabeth moved away from the pier amid much cheering, toasting and flag-waving. She was surrounded by spectator boats packed to capacity, fireboats putting on a spectacular water show and helicopters circling as she made her way through Southampton Water. 
Our last view of Britain was the sun setting over the Isle of Wight as we passed through the Solent. What a magnificent day!!
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love the picture of the sunset!
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