Diamond Jubilee Barge Launched Today

The transcript describes the launch of the Queen's first state robarge, a Viking-style vessel designed by the Prince of Wales for the Diamond Jubilee. The robarge, funded by Lord Sterling, combines Regency design with modern technology. It was launched in West London and will lead a river pageant. The construction involved traditional shipwright methods, and the vessel was christened by a spring downpour before its launch.

What material was primarily used in the construction of the Queen's first state robarge?

• Oak

• Chestnut

• Pine

• Maple

Who was responsible for funding the half-million-pound cost of the robarge?

• Lord Sterling

• Sir Steve Redgrave

• The Queen

• The Prince of Wales

The design of the robarge was inspired by which historical vessel?

• The Mayflower

• The Titanic

• The 1807 city barge

• The HMS Victory

What modern technology was used in the planning of the robarge?

• 3D Printing

• 21st-century technology

• Virtual Reality

• Artificial Intelligence

Who is expected to be one of the oarsmen during the Diamond Jubilee River pageant?

• Sir Steve Redgrave

• The Prince of Wales

• Paul Harrison

• Lord Sterling