King Charles kicked off a full day of engagements in the Bahamas as he visited as the country’s head of state.
King Charles began a full day of engagements in the Bahamas on Wednesday. The King made several visits that recognised the service of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and showcased the Island’s environmental restoration and climate-resilience projects.
The King first visited HMBS Coral Harbour, where members of the Force lined the route outside the main gate to welcome him. Those in attendance to receive the King included the Commander Defence Force, Commodore Floyd Moxey; the Minister of National Security, Myles LaRoda; and the Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Wayne Munroe.
From the dais, the King received a Royal Salute from the Guard of Honour and Colour Party, formed by 106 Officers and Marines. Following the royal fanfare and the national anthem of the Bahamas, His Majesty inspected the Royal Guard.
Proceeding to the Flamingo Monument, King Charles laid a wreath in tribute to the four Bahamian Marines who lost their lives in the sinking of HMBS Flamingo on 10 May 1980. The vessel sank when it was attacked by Cuban MiG fighter aircraft, killing Marines Fenrick Sturrup, Austin Smith, David Tucker and Edward Williams.
On the HMBS Lawrence Major, a 56 metre ‘roll on/roll off’ vessel whose primary duty is response to natural disasters, the King had the opportunity to meet the Ship’s Commanding Officer, Commander Alexis Brown, before boarding the vessel to meet representatives of the Ship’s Company, Disaster Risk Management Unit, retired members of the Defence Force, RBDF Rangers Youth Programme, Bahamas National Youth Guards, RBDF veterans, Officers, Warrant Officers, Senior Rates and Marines.
Be the first to comment on "King Charles begins day two in the Bahamas"