St Peter Port RNLI meet Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla
Volunteers from St Peter Port RNLI were incredibly honoured to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla yesterday (Tuesday 16 July) as part of Their Majesties first official visit to Guernsey.
The programme included elements that showcased the communities of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, the Islands’ unique local culture and the Bailiwick’s commitment to supporting biodiversity, sustainability and combating climate change.
Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla first attended St Peter Port seafront on Tuesday morning for a special sitting of the States of Deliberation and a centuries-old ceremony of homage to His Majesty The King.
The Royal party then headed to the Crown Pier at around midday to discover more about Guernsey’s local environment, heritage and traditions. Their Majesties unveiled a plaque to commemorate the visit, before walking down the pier to watch various demonstrations and meet local groups including RNLI volunteers from St Peter Port RNLI.
RNLI volunteers who had the opportunity to meet King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Crown Pier included Lifeboat Operations Manager Jason Hobbs, Coxswain Jason Norman, Deputy Coxswain Danny Blake and Station Mechanic Carl Bisson.
The RNLI lifeboats Spirit of Guernsey and Harold Hobbs were moored alongside Crown Pier, with additional volunteers aboard standing proudly in their lifeboat kit. King Charles III and Queen Camilla walked towards the edge of the quayside to wave to the volunteers aboard the lifeboats.
Jason Hobbs, volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager at St Peter Port RNLI, said: ‘It was a huge honour to meet Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla today. His Majesty The King was very interested in the island and our work, and asked questions about the naming ceremony for the Harold Hobbs lifeboat, which took place a few weeks ago.
‘We are incredibly proud of the efforts of all our volunteers who help keep St Peter Port RNLI operational and being given the opportunity to talk to the RNLI’s new Royal Patron, King Charles III, about the RNLI’s work on the island was a huge privilege. The atmosphere across the island has been jubilant today, and it will certainly be a day we will never forget.’
Notes to editors
Photos are available to download - please credit Tony Rive.
Interviews can be arranged on request with crew members who met Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
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