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Photos: Royal Couple Visit Berkeley
Their Royal Highnesses, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, continued their tour of Bermuda stopping at the Berkeley Institute this afternoon [Mar.17], where they unveiled a commemorative plaque in honour of the first-ever Royal Visit to the school. The Royal Couple were met by the Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith and Berkeley principal Michelle... Read more of this article
Earl of Wessex Visits Somersfield Academy
A greeting party of Somersfield students – some holding British flags – met His Royal Highness The Prince Edward Earl of Wessex when he arrived at Somersfield Academy today [Mar. 17]. His Royal Highness arrived and was met by students and Head of School Dr. Jim Christopher who introduced him to Chairman of the Board of Governors Tom Vesey and The... Read more of this article
Photos: Countess Visits Academy Students
[Updated] This morning [Mar.17] the Countess of Wessex toured Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy where she met both students and faculty. The Countess was met by Principal Ms Dena Butterfield Lister and introduced to Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister of Education; Mr. Warren Jones, Permanent Secretary, Education; Mr. Joze Lopez, the school’s PTA President... Read more of this article
Photos: Prince Edward Presents Gold Awards
[Updated with video] The Earl of Wessex and The Countess of Wessex started off their whirlwind tour of Bermuda by visiting The Centre on Angle Street this morning [Mar.17] and presenting Gold Awards and meeting current and past officials of the Duke of Edinburgh Awards in Bermuda. Those earning the Gold Award were Rachael Antonition, Arthur Begeman,... Read more of this article
Video: Royal Couple Arrive From UK
The Prince and Princess Edward, Earl and Countess of Wessex, arrived in Bermuda at 7pm this evening [Mar.16] The Royal Couple arrived on a British Airways flight from London, with their two-day visit primarily intended to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme on the island. They were met at the LF Wade International Airport by Governor... Read more of this article
Temp Closure of Gardens for Royal Visit
The east grounds of the Botanical Gardens will be closed to the public from sunset today [Mar.16] until 4 pm tomorrow to accommodate a private reception at Camden in honour of the Royal Visit to Bermuda of Their Royal Highnesses, the Count and Countess of Wessex. A spokesperson said, “The general public is advised that the east grounds of the... Read more of this article
Details of Upcoming Royal Visit Announced
All is in readiness for the Royal Visit to Bermuda next week of Prince and Princess Edward, Earl and Countess of Wessex, Government House announced today [Mar.9], saying the two-day visit is primarily intended to celebrate the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme on the island. The Royal Couple will arrive on a BA flight from London on Wednesday,... Read more of this article
British MP Andrew Rosindell Visits Bermuda
Mr. Andrew Rosindell MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group on the British Overseas Territories, spent three days in Bermuda a guest of Governor Sir Richard Gozney. During his time here, he visited locations around the island including Dellwood Middle School, the General Post Office and the Perot Post Office. Pictured below: Mr. Rosindell... Read more of this article
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
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
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
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
