Iconic British Broadcast Journalist Anne Diamond To Be Godmother Of Newest Viking Ocean Ship
Viking introduced that adored British reporter and also broadcaster Anne Diamond will certainly be the godmother of its 7th sea ship, Viking Venus, which is set up to debut this springtime. The 930-guest Viking Venus was “floated out” in June 2020 and also is currently under last building and construction at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
Anne is best understood for her introducing deal with early morning programs in the United Kingdom throughout the 1980s– together with a fabulous profession in frontline tv that has actually lasted for greater than 40 years. From the loss of the Berlin Wall, Australia’s bicentenary, and also the wedding celebration of Prince Charles and also Lady Diana Spencer, to meetings with Bette Davis, Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, and also Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh–Anne’s outstanding journalistic trip has actually made her a home name.
She has actually likewise been an inspiring advocate, having actually originated the 1991 UK cot fatality project, adhering to the fatality of her very own boy,Sebastian The project conserved over 20,000 infants’ lives and also has actually influenced various other life-saving projects worldwide. She is the only non-medic ever before to hold the Medal of the Royal College of Paediatrics and also Child Health.
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Additionally, Anne has actually been a crucial number on Viking’s acclaimed enrichment network,Viking TELEVISION (www.Viking television).Viking TELEVISION went stay in March 2020, in the onset of the pandemic, and also was developed as a method to construct area, remain linked and also share favorable experiences while individuals are staying at home, as opposed to taking a trip. Every Thursday given that the launch ofViking TELEVISION, Anne has actually spoken with a large range of substantial numbers with partnerships to Viking, consisting of world-renowned cellist and also altruistic Yo-Yo Ma; Xander Parish, a primary ballet professional dancer at the Mariinsky Theatre; the Earl and also Countess of Carnarvon; the Duke of Devonshire; traveler Robin Hanbury-Tenison, OBE; previous PBS WORK OF ART Executive Producer Rebecca Eaton, OBE; Downton Abbey’s “Mrs. Patmore,” starlet Lesley Nicol; polar travelers Liv Arnesen and also Ann Bancroft; NASA astronautsDr Anna Fisher and alsoDr Richard Michael Linnehan; timeless artists Alma and also Helen Deutscher; and also bestselling writers Jeffrey Archer, Claire Cook, Robert Harris, and also Paul Schneider.
Anne’s Thursday livestreams will certainly proceed in 2021, with upcoming visitors in January to consist of previous NASA astronaut Kathy Sullivan, that has actually made background precede and also mixed-up as the very first American lady to stroll precede and also the very first lady to get to the undersurface of the sea, and also Sir Michael Palin the epic British star, broadcaster and also author. As with allViking TELEVISION web content, Anne’s meetings are archived and also readily available on-demand right here.
“On behalf of the entire Viking family, we are delighted and honored to have Anne serve as the godmother of Viking Venus,” claimed Karine Hagen, Executive Vice President ofViking “Since the day we paused operations, Anne immediately volunteered to help our guests and crew manage through this period of uncertainty. As Britain’s favorite face at breakfast and in the morning on British TV, Anne became the face of Viking.TV on her weekly Thursday livestreams, where she has interviewed many interesting friends of Viking while brightening the days of nearly two million viewers. There is no one more deserving to become the godmother of Viking Venus than Anne.”
“I am thrilled and honored to be entrusted as godmother to the Viking Venus and cannot wait until we can celebrate her inaugural cruise in a safer and happier 2021. Back in March 2020, at the start of the global lockdown, when I rang my good friend Karine to ask if there was anything I could do, never did I think it might lead to such a fascinating journey. But exhilarating journeys are what Viking is all about! I am so proud to be part of the growth of the award-winning Viking.TV—with special thanks to all my inspirational interviewees—and now onwards, to the Viking Venus and a brighter outlook for travel.”
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For greater than 9 months, the acclaimedViking TELEVISION has actually transmitted about 300 sessions including initial social web content and also digital Privileged Access to fascinating individuals and also areas worldwide. Livestreams and also archived web content onViking TELEVISION has actually been appreciated by virtually 2 million audiences. The enrichment network, where all web content is complimentary to see, has actually reverberated well with individuals throughout this uncommon year; latelyViking TELEVISION was bestowed the “Silver-i Breakthrough Award for Innovation” at the 2020 Silver Travel Awards.
Recognizing the value of everyday regimens throughout times of anxiety and also seclusion, Livestream sessions onViking TELEVISION is an established hr for positivity and also discovering, occurring each day at 2 p.m. Eastern Time/ 11 a.m. Pacific Time; all web content is archived and also readily available on-demand for any person that can not watch it at the initial time of the program. Also onViking TELEVISION there are greater than 200 initial short-form Destination Insight docudramas and also 60 added items of web content from Viking Cultural Partners, with programs from TED, BBC’s Wonderstruck, Libera, and also a lot more.
Reference: vikingcruises.com
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