United States/England
Revealing Royal History: A Transatlantic Voyage on Queen Mary 2
Program No. 25367RJ
Experience the history, scandals and stories of the British monarchy on this epic adventure in London and on a transatlantic voyage aboard the Queen Mary 2.
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14 days
13 nights
31 meals
12B 7L 12D
1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
3
Tower of London
London
5
Check Out, Windsor Castle
Windsor
14
Arrive New York, City, Disembark, Program Concludes
New York City
At a Glance
Royal history is rife with fascinating stories — immerse yourself in the drama and intrigue while also visiting some of London’s most historic landmarks on this engaging learning adventure! Begin your journey by exploring the Tower of London, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle and other significant monuments in London as your expert leads you through the stories and figures associated with each location. From King Henry VIII and his wives to the modern-day monarchy, delve into royal scandals and how the British monarchy has evolved. Continue your learning adventure on a voyage fit for royalty onboard the Queen Mary 2, and enjoy onboard lectures as you journey across the Atlantic Ocean to New York City.
Activity Level
Keep the Pace
Walking 2-3 miles daily on field trips; paved streets with some cobblestones, gravel paths and grass. Extent of walking and other activities aboard ship according to personal preference.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Explore the Tower of London and learn about those held there, including princes and queens.
- Walk in the footsteps of royalty at Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world.
- Learn from your dedicated expert on board Queen Mary 2 as they share their insight into the history of the British monarchy and its scandals.
Suggested Reading List
(12 books)
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Revealing Royal History: A Transatlantic Voyage on Queen Mary 2
Program Number: 25367
Prince Philip: The Turbulent Early Life of the Man Who Married Queen Elizabeth II
Chronicles the first thirty years of Prince Philip's life from his childhood in Greece, France, Nazi Germany, and Britain to his marriage to Queen Elizabeth bringing to vivid life the storm-tossed early years of one of the most fascinating and mysterious members of the royal family.
Queen of Our Times: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II
Shy but with a steely self-confidence; inscrutable despite ten decades in the public eye; unflappable; devout; indulgent; outwardly reserved, inwardly passionate; unsentimental; inquisitive; young at heart. Hardman distills Elizabeth's complex life into a must-read study of dynastic survival and renewal. With peerless access to members of the Royal Family, staff, friends, and royal records, Queen of Our Times brings fresh insights and scholarship to the modern royal story.
Diana, William and Harry: The Heartbreaking Story of a Princess and Mother
Examines the heartbreaking story of Princess Diana, taken from her sons William and Harry at a painfully young age, and how they carried on her name and spirit into adulthood.
The Crown: The Official Companion, Volumes 1 and 2
In two volumes, the official companion to the Emmy-winning Netflix drama features additional historical background and beautifully reproduced archival photos and show stills.
Our King: Charles III: The Man and the Monarch Revealed
On the eve of his landmark coronation, Our King considers the life of the man and the monarch, reflecting on how his values and beliefs will shape him as he takes on this monumental role. King Charles III's own life has been marred by scandal and myth, but who is the real man behind the crown?
Spare
It was one of the most searing images of the 20th century: two young boys, two princes, walking behind their mother’s coffin as the world watched in sorrow—and horror. As Princess Diana was laid to rest, billions wondered what Prince William and Prince Harry must be thinking and feeling—and how their lives would play out from that point on. For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty.
The Royals
They are the most chronicled family on the face of the globe. Their every move attracts headlines. Now Kitty Kelley has gone behind the scenes at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Kensington Palace to raise the curtain on the men and women who make up the British royal family. Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles, Princess Diana...here are the scandals of the last decades: the doomed marriages and the husbands, wives, lovers and children caught in their wake and damaged beyond repair. No one is spared.
The Other Windsor Girl: A Novel of Princess Margaret, Royal Rebel
A historical novel inspired by the life of of Elizabeth II’s sister depicts a glamorous Princess Margaret who sparkles among the aristocrats of post-World War II society before her notorious lifestyle clashes with her sister’s royal duties.
Princess Elizabeth's Spy
As World War II sweeps the continent and England steels itself against German attack, Maggie Hope, former secretary to Prime Minister Winston Churchill, completes her training to become a spy for MI-5 and expects to be sent abroad to gather intelligence for the British front. Instead, to her great disappointment, she is dispatched to go undercover at Windsor Castle, where she will tutor the young Princess Elizabeth in math. Yet castle life quickly proves more dangerous and deadly than Maggie ever expected.
Diana: Her True Story- in Her Own Words
An intimate portrait of the Princess of Wales describes her public and private life, reveals details about her marital problems, and discusses her attitudes toward motherhood and public service.
Courtiers: Intrigue, Ambition, and the Power Players Behind the House of Windsor
Courtiers pulls back the veil to reveal an ever-changing system of complex characters, shifting alliances, and a battle of ideas over what the future of the Royal Family should be. This is the inside story of how the monarchy really works, at a pivotal moment in its history.
180 Years of Cunard
Cunard’s first ship, Britannia, set sail across the Atlantic on 4 July 1840, inaugurating a service that has endured for 175 years. Cunard’s success is in part due to its continuous technological advances; from the early years of wooden paddle steamers to steel-hulled leviathans, electric lighting to steam turbine engines. But it is the ships themselves, the shipbuilders, managers, crew and guests that have had the greatest impact on the success of the line, creating unique environments full of personality. This book uses stunning photographs and personal stories to explore the history of these magnificent ships.
