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Sandcastle Crown & Corgi To Honour Queen
The Bermuda Sandcastle Competition paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II in a uniquely Bermudian way, creating a sand sculpture depicting a corgi beside a crown. The Queen, who died Thursday at the age of 96, is reported to have had four dogs, two of whom are Pembroke Welsh corgis, Muick and Sandy. The Queen’s passion for corgis dated back to her... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Proclamation Ceremony For King
[Updated with photos] A Proclamation Ceremony was held this morning [Sept 11] at the Flagpole on Front Street to mark the accession of His Majesty King Charles III, with the ceremony presided by Governor Rena Lalgie. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video replay is below. Related Stories Proclamation... Read more of this article
Videos: Highlights Of Queen’s Bermuda Visits
Over the course of her 70 year reign, Queen Elizabeth II visited Bermuda several times, and the two videos below show a look at her first visit — in 1953 shortly after her coronation — and her last visit in 2009. Queen Elizabeth’s visits to Bermuda spanned nearly six decades, and these two videos offer a fascinating look at both. Related... Read more of this article
Proclamation Ceremony On September 11
On Sunday [Sept 11] at 9.00am at the Flagpole on Front Street there will be a Proclamation Ceremony to mark the accession of His Majesty King Charles III. A Government spokesperson has confirmed that “in keeping with the protocol on the passing of the Sovereign, the UK and the Overseas Territories have entered a period of National Mourning.” A... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: 21-Rifle Salute For The Queen
[Updated with photos] The Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] performed a 21-rifle salute today [Sept 9] in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died yesterday [Sept 8] aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, ending her 70 year reign. Government House posted the photos below online, saying, “Today,... Read more of this article
Anthem Words Change To ‘God Save The King’
King Charles III ascended to the throne after the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II today [Sept 8], so the words of the national anthem will be altered to ‘God Save The King’. As a British Overseas Territory, ‘God Save The King’, previously, ‘God Save The Queen’, is also the official national anthem for Bermuda and is generally... Read more of this article
Bermuda Regiment Rifle Salute For The Queen
There will be a 21-rifle salute by the Royal Bermuda Regiment tomorrow [Sept 9] to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. A spokesperson said, “Government House is advising this evening, that following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Her Excellency the Governor and her Office will observe a period of mourning. Animation of the Queen at the historic... Read more of this article
Tributes Paid To Queen Elizabeth II
[Updated] “A life of undimmed duty, a model of strength and devotion to country,” said Premier David Burt today following news that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96. “Queen Elizabeth’s reign has spanned decades of such immense change for the United Kingdom and the world. The recognition... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: The Queen’s Visits To Bermuda
[Written by Stephen Wright] Her Majesty the Queen was no stranger to Bermuda, having visited the island several times during her 70-year reign. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, died today aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. All of the Queen’s children travelled to Balmoral after doctors placed her under medical... Read more of this article
Queen Elizabeth II Has Died At Age 96
[Updated] Queen Elizabeth II is under medical supervision at Balmoral “after doctors became concerned for her health” and all of the Queen’s children are gathering at, or are travelling to, her Scottish estate. The Queen, 96, has ruled for longer than any other Monarch in British history. Premier David Burt expressed his concern, saying... Read more of this article
