She is currently the second largest ship in Cunard's fleet, after RMS Queen Mary 2.
[6] It was initially announced that the new vessel would be based on the MS Koningsdam, Holland America Line's Pinnacle-class ship.
[10] Steel cutting began at Fincantieri’s Castellammare di Stabia shipyard on 11 October 2019.
[19][20][21] The ship's maiden insights presenters, who hosted presentations as part of the ship's Insights Programme were Yeoman Warder Peter McGowran, Sports Broadcaster Claire Balding and Maritime Historian Chris Frame.
[23] Cunard broke with their usual traditions by not selecting an individual to name the ship, and in keeping the godparent a secret until the day of the ceremony.