Duchess of Gloucester Arrives in Bermuda Watch Her Grand Entrance Here
The Duchess of Gloucester made a grand entrance in Bermuda on Thursday, arriving to commemorate the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s 60th anniversary. Her Royal Highness Birgitte landed at LF Wade International Airport around 6 PM on a British Airways flight.
Warm Welcome at the Airport
Upon her arrival, the Duchess was warmly greeted by Governor Andrew Murdoch. She engaged in conversation with several dignitaries, including:
- David Burt, Premier of Bermuda
- Chief Justice Larry Mussenden
- Robert King, Opposition Leader
- Officers from the Bermuda Police Service
- Members of the Royal Bermuda Regiment
After exchanging pleasantries, she left the airport in a police-escorted vehicle.
Scheduled Activities During Her Visit
The Duchess’s itinerary includes several significant events throughout her stay in Bermuda:
- Tour of Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
- Visit to Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy
- Exploration of the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
- Attendance at the RBR Trooping the Colour ceremony on Saturday
- Tour of the National Museum of Bermuda
- RBR gala dinner on Saturday evening
- Church service at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Hamilton on Sunday
- Tree-planting ceremony at Government House on Monday
- Visit to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo
- Excursion to Trunk Island
Highlights of the 60th Anniversary Celebrations
The Duchess’s attendance is integral to the celebrations of the Royal Bermuda Regiment. The Trooping the Colour ceremony will recognize service medals awarded to soldiers, marking a pivotal moment in the regiment’s history.
As a patron of the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, the Duchess is particularly looking forward to engaging with local cultural institutions during her visit. Her presence is expected to bring significant attention to the events and initiatives of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
