The Duchess of Gloucester has arrived in Bermuda ahead of the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s 60th anniversary celebrations. Her Royal Highness Birgitte landed at LF Wade International Airport on Thursday at approximately 6 PM, accompanied by an official greeting from Andrew Murdoch, the Governor of Bermuda.
Duchess of Gloucester’s Warm Reception
Upon arrival, the Duchess engaged in brief conversations with various dignitaries, including:
- David Burt, Premier
- Chief Justice Larry Mussenden
- Robert King, Opposition Leader
- Officers from the Bermuda Police Service
- Royal Bermuda Regiment Members
Following her greetings, she departed the airport in a vehicle escorted by police.
Scheduled Activities During the Visit
The Duchess of Gloucester’s itinerary includes several significant stops:
- A visit to the Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art, where she serves as a patron
- A tour of the Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy
- Viewing the Bermuda Institute of Ocean Sciences
- Participation in the RBR Trooping the Colour ceremony on Saturday morning, where service medals will be awarded
- A tour of the National Museum of Bermuda
- Attendance at the RBR gala dinner on Saturday
- Participation in a church service at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Hamilton on Sunday
- A tree-planting ceremony at Government House on Monday
- Visit to the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo, and Trunk Island
This visit not only highlights the festivities surrounding the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s milestone but also underscores the Duchess’s ongoing commitment to the community and various institutions across Bermuda.
