The MS Queen Elizabeth returned to the Port of PE for the fourth time today. With true Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) hospitality, guests on board were welcomed by the sweet sounds of traditional singing. She berthed at Berth 101 in the port at 06:00 this morning. Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of PE, once again welcomed Her Royal Highness of the Cunard line to the Bay. She arrived with 1 896 passengers, who were greeted with traditional song and dance in the true spirit of the … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth visits Nelson Mandela Bay for the fourth time
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Queen Elizabeth headed for PE – A guide where to watch
After departing Cape Town at 22:05 last night the Queen Elizabeth is expected to berth in the Port of Port Elizabeth between 2:00 and 4:00 am on 30 January 2016. She will spend the day in Port Elizabeth, departing at 5:00 pm. Good vantage points to see the Queen Elizabeth are the deck at the Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) - have some lunch, stay the afternoon and listen to music by Ken Collier, a balladeer of note from a group calling themselves the "Coffin Dodgers", together with his buddies … [Read more...] about Queen Elizabeth headed for PE – A guide where to watch
Rare royal photo album found
A rare photo album of the British royal family's visit to Port Elizabeth in 1947 was uncovered in by a home owner while he was cleaning his cellar. Mario Luiters said the album contains many personal mementos and photographs of King George VI as well as of his daughter, the current reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II. Luiters said he bought his home a few years ago, and never knew he was living in a gold mine. "I had bought a house from a lady a few years ago with a few outside storage … [Read more...] about Rare royal photo album found
Local scholar received by the Queen
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II recently held a reception at Buckingham palace to focus attention on the importance of Youth, Education and The Commonwealth. Present at the reception was international Human Rights Activist Malala Yousafzai, Vice-Chancellors from throughout the Commonwealth and Port Elizabeth local and NMMU alumni executive member Evert Knoesen in his capacity as a Doctoral Scholar of the Association of Commonwealth Universities. On arrival at Buckingham Palace guests were … [Read more...] about Local scholar received by the Queen
