Queen's Speech at Aircraft Carrier Naming Ceremony

The transcript discusses the historical significance and legacy of a ship that served during the First and Second World Wars, highlighting its distinguished service in the Mediterranean and Far East. It introduces a new generation of shipbuilders and the innovative Queen Elizabeth, the largest ship built for the Royal Navy, marking a new era of naval capability and international cooperation. The text also touches on royal associations with the navy, emphasizing the ship's role as a source of inspiration and pride, and concludes with a blessing for the ship's future endeavors.

What was the role of the original Queen Elizabeth during the World Wars?

• It served in the Mediterranean and Far East.

• It was a cargo ship.

• It was a passenger liner.

• It was a training ship.

What makes the new Queen Elizabeth ship significant in naval history?

• It is the first ship to be built in the UK.

• It is the largest ship ever built for the Royal Navy.

• It is the fastest ship in the world.

• It is the first ship to use solar power.

Which countries are mentioned as international partners in the new era of naval cooperation?

• Germany and Italy

• United States and France

• Spain and Portugal

• Russia and China

What personal connection does the narrator have with the Royal Navy?

• They were a captain of a ship.

• They sponsored six other warships and submarines.

• They were a naval engineer.

• They were a naval historian.

What is the narrator's hope for the new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier?

• That it inspires pride and serves successfully.

• That it is decommissioned soon.

• That it is used for commercial purposes.

• That it becomes a museum.