The Royal Visit

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His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla visited Guernsey on Tuesday 16 July 2024, their first visit since His Majesty's Accession to the throne. As the sun shone down, King Charles and Queen Camilla were greeted by a 21-gun salute fired from Castle Cornet - the last Royalist stronghold to surrender in the English Civil War. Their Majesties’ visit highlighted the special and historic relationship between the Channel Islands and the Crown which stretches back centuries.

The engagements which took place during Their Majesties’ visit showcased the unique local culture and heritage of the communities of Guernsey, Alderney and Sark, and their commitment to supporting biodiversity, sustainability and combatting climate change. 

This was a wonderful opportunity to showcase Guernsey's rich heritage including the island's native language Guernesiais; local produce such as seafood, cider, and the famously high-quality Guernsey milk; and traditional, locally-made Guernseys

At Les Cotils, Their Majesties granted a Royal Title to the rare Golden Guernsey Goat breed, which was rescued by Miriam Milbourne from oblivion after she discovered some in Guernsey scrubland in 1924.

Golden Guernsey Goats are a rare breed originating from Guernsey, distinguished by their golden skin and hair, as the name suggests. They are a minority breed and considered ‘at risk’ on the Rare Breeds Watchlist.

The King and Queen both signed the Alderney visitors’ book at Les Cotils where they met with representatives from Alderney and Sark – part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey - and discovered more about the environment, heritage and traditions of the islands.

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