The Queen has launched P & O Cruises new ship , Britannia . Her Majesty christened the ship with a £ 24.95 bottle of English wine . The duke of Edinburgh joined the Queen for the ceremony in Southampton . He made the announcement as his wife signed an empty picture mount . Britannia is the sixth cruise ship to be christened by Her Queen . Britannia and Britannia have both played the role of godmother to cruise ships . The royals have also sponsored several Royal Navy ships and submarines .
The Queen has launched P & O Cruises new ship , Britannia . Her Majesty christened the ship with a £24.95 bottle of English wine . The Duke of Edinburgh joined the Queen for the ceremony in Southampton . He made the comment as his wife signed an empty picture mount . Britannia is the sixth cruise ship to be christened by Her Majesty . Camilla and Kate have both played the role of godmother to cruise ships . The royals have also sponsored several Royal Navy ships and submarines .