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Prince and Princess Edward to Visit

Prince and Princess Edward to Visit

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess Edward, Earl and Countess of Wessex, will visit Bermuda from the 16th – 18th March 2011, Government House announced today [Feb 15]. The main purpose of their visit is to celebrate The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in Bermuda. The Earl of Wessex is a Trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award... Read more of this article

Video from 1931: Prince of Wales Visits Bermuda

Video from 1931: Prince of Wales Visits Bermuda

In February 1931, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, traveled to Bermuda along with his younger brother George. He was en route to Buenos Aires to open a British Industries Exhibition. Large crowds gathered to welcome the Prince of Wales and his younger brother George at the dock in Hamilton. The Prince arrives, is welcomed and the group is then taken... Read more of this article

Video From History: Queen’s Visit in 1953

Video From History: Queen’s Visit in 1953

Queen Elizabeth II visited Bermuda last year, over 55 years since she first travelled to our 21 square miles in November of 1953. Her stop here was one of the first on a major tour of the Commonwealth that she undertook following her coronation in June 1953. The video below, filmed during the Queen’s visit in 1953, shows an aeriel view of Bermuda,... Read more of this article

Photos: Bermuda Regiment Trooping of Colours

Photos: Bermuda Regiment Trooping of Colours

This morning [Nov 13] Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester,the Colonel-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment, presented the Bermuda Regiment with new Colours during a special ceremony at the National Sports Center in Devonshire. The warm reception that the crowd gave them simply got warmer as the parade went on. There were several rounds of applause... Read more of this article

Duchess Plants Tree at Warwick Camp

Duchess Plants Tree at Warwick Camp

Yesterday [Nov 14] Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester,the Colonel-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment, traveled to Warwick Camp and took part in a tree planting ceremony. She had previously done the same at Government House that same morning. Also yesterday, Her Royal Highness visited St. John Ambulance Brigade HQ, on Point Finger Road, Paget... Read more of this article

Photos: Duchess Meets Footballers

Photos: Duchess Meets Footballers

Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Gloucester met today [Nov 12] with some of the Bermuda Football Association’s National Academy players and local football legend Clyde Best at the BFA Field in Prospect. Accompanying The Duchess of Gloucester was Governor Sir Richard Gozney, and they were greeted by Bermuda Football Association President Larry Mussenden,... Read more of this article

Video & Photos: Duchess Arrives in Bermuda

Video & Photos: Duchess Arrives in Bermuda

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester arrived in Bermuda this evening [Nov 11] at 6:25pm on British Airways. She was greeted by Premier Paula Cox, Governor Sir Richard Gozney, and Bermuda Regiment personnel including Commanding Officer Lieutenant Colonel Brian Gonzalves, Major Christian Wheddon, Lieutenant Clifford Powell and former Regiment... Read more of this article

Duchess of Gloucester to Arrive This Week

Duchess of Gloucester to Arrive This Week

Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Gloucester will arrive in Bermuda this coming week, where her primary focus will be to be present new Regimental Colours to the Bermuda Regiment. This auspicious event happens only once every 20 years, with the last time the colors were replaced being on November 2nd 1990. The public is invited to attend the free occasion... Read more of this article

Duchess of Gloucester To Visit Bermuda

Duchess of Gloucester To Visit Bermuda

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester will visit Bermuda from November 11-14 2010. As Colonel-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment her primary focus during the visit will be to present new Regimental Colours to the Regiment. During her visit she will also attend events organised by the Bermuda Regiment Charitable Trust, Bermuda Football Association,... Read more of this article

Photos: Kuwaiti Prime Minister Lands In Bermuda

Photos: Kuwaiti Prime Minister Lands In Bermuda

At approximately 12pm today (Sept 13) the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and various other dignitaries from Kuwait arrived in Bermuda aboard a private jet. The Bermuda-version of the red carpet was rolled out. His Highness Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah, Prime Minister; His Excellency Dr. Sheikh Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah,... Read more of this article

Photos: Visit of St Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister

Photos: Visit of St Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister

Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, visited Bermuda from May 20 – 25, accompanied by Mrs Astona Browne, the Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Mr Erasmus Williams, the Prime Minister’s Press Secretary. During his time here, he addressed Parliament, hosted a Town Hall, watched the May 24th Parade, met various... Read more of this article

St Kitts Prime Minister Addresses Parliament

St Kitts Prime Minister Addresses Parliament

The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Denzil Douglas delivered a speech to Members of Parliament today [May 21] focused on strengthening cultural connections and on encouraging support and cooperation between Bermuda and his country in tackling common issues of concern. From the outset of his address, Dr. Douglas relished the fact that there... Read more of this article

St Kitts Prime Minister Arrives In Bermuda

St Kitts Prime Minister Arrives In Bermuda

Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, arrived in Bermuda at 8:20pm this evening [May 20]. He was greeted by Premier Dr Ewart Brown and Lieutenant Clifford Powell of the Bermuda Regiment, who will serve as his Aide-de-camp during his visit. The Prime Minister was amongst the first to disembark from the flight [from Miami], and... Read more of this article

Prime Minister of St Kitts to Visit Bermuda

Prime Minister of St Kitts to Visit Bermuda

The Cabinet Office announced today [May 2] that Dr. Denzil L. Douglas, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis has accepted the Premier’s invitation to visit Bermuda. Dr. Douglas will arrive on May 20 and depart on May 25th. During his visit Dr. Douglas will attend the House of Assembly, calling on the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, call on His Excellency... Read more of this article