BPS Inspector Assists During Funeral Procession
Bermuda Police Inspector Derrick Golding performed Ceremonial Duties during the funeral procession for Queen Elizabeth II earlier today [Sept 19] in London.
The Bermuda Police Service tweeted the photo below, saying: “BPS’s Insp. Golding performed duties during HM Queen Elizabeth’s funeral procession earlier today. Countries represented from left to right. Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Cypress, UK Commander, BVI, Falkland Islands, Monserrat & Bermuda.”
Acting Deputy Commissioner Martin Weekes previously explained: “It all came about after an invitation was received from Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of The Metropolitan Police in London, for all British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to each send a representative officer to the UK to take part in Ceremonial Duties.
“Inspector Golding was selected by the BPS’ Senior Leadership Team to represent Bermuda at this prestigious occasion. Inspector Golding, recently promoted to the rank of Inspector was Guard Commander at the Proclamation Ceremony Parade on Front Street to mark the Ascension of King Charles III this past weekend.”
“Inspector Golding is a former BPS Drill Sergeant and was the Baton of Honour recipient on his Recruit Foundation Course. He has represented the BPS on numerous parades and other Ceremonial functions since joining the Service as a Cadet in 2004.
In addition to Inspector Derrick Golding, Governor Rena Lalgie and Premier David Burt both attended the State Funeral and Bermuda’s flag was shown on the route of the funeral procession.
