Tens of thousands flocked to Liverpool on Monday to watch the naming ceremony of Cunard's Queen Anne - with many famous faces taking part in the historic event.

Mel C, Andrea Bocelli and Katarina Johnson-Thompson were just a few of the well-known faces who took part in the naming ceremony, which was presented by Matt and Emma Willis.

Crowds watched as the champagne bottle was smashed against the hull of the Queen Anne - a tradition set to give Cunard's latest ship good fortune in its voyages to come.  

Performances from The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and Liverpool Theatre School entertained the thousands of cruise-enthusiasts in Liverpool.

Here are the best pictures from Monday's naming ceremony