Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 arrived in New York on May 23, 2024, carrying the Eternal Flame from the tomb of the Unknown Soldier under the Arc de Triomphe, in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

A ceremony honoring the occasion was held onboard with dignitaries and WWII veterans. The flame was collected on May 8 and carried by young French ambassadors from Paris to Cherbourg, then Portsmouth, before crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2. The flame will be laid at Arlington Cemetery on May 24 and burn until June 6, 2024.

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Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840, celebrating an incredible 184 years of operation. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world voyages, destinations sailed to also include Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia. There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, entered service in May 2024. This investment is part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation