Duchess of Gloucester to Arrive This Week

November 7, 2010

210px-HRH_The_Duchess_of_GloucesterHer 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 on Saturday November 13th at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire.

Both local and international dignitaries will be in attendance to enjoy the pomp and pageantry of the Bermuda Regiment Band and Corp of Drums, and Guard of Honour as they parade their new Colours.

Proceedings commence at 11am but onlookers are encouraged to be seated by 10:30am. In the case of wet weather, the ceremony will take place in the Cathedral.

During her visit to Bermuda, from November 11th to 14th, Her Royal Highness, in her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Bermuda Regiment, will also undertake several other activities such as planting a symbolic tree at Government House; conversing with Bermuda’s Under 14 footballers and local sporting legend Clyde Best; touring Warwick Camp; visiting with members of St. John Ambulance Brigade; attending a ceremonious reception at Commissioner’s House, Dockyard and a visit on Sunday morning to King’s Square, St. Georges.

Born Birgitte Eva Henriksen, in Odense, Denmark, she moved to Cambridge, England and worked at the Danish embassy in London. In February 1972, she became engaged to Prince Richard of Gloucester, the second eldest son of The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester. Their marriage took place on 8 July 1972 at St. Andrew’s Church, Barnwell, Northamptonshire. At that time, she was styled Her Royal Highness Princess Richard of Gloucester.

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  1. Steven Archerson says:

    The only conscripted force left in the british military. Useless in any combat situation, a haven to allegations of sexual assault, human rights breaches. Unconstitutional to the civil rights of any man aged 18-32 years old. Does it really deserve to have it’s colours renewed?? Or should the Dutchess listen to the recomendations of both the Privy council and the British overeas territory comission and have the Bermuda regiment be a professional force once and for all, rather than an unprofessional, badly run hole in the tax payers pocket?? Hmmm

    • insiDe man says:

      The Bermuda Regiment is a constant reminder that the Government does not actually care about the young black male. They will continue to abuse our Human Rights and enslave us.

      The Bermuda Regiment is slavery.

      • Truth is killin' me says:

        Well said. Naw let me go smoke a spliff and go shoot someone!!!

        • Steven Archerson says:

          Don’t forget to go up regiment for your weapons training first.