KING Charles III and Queen Camilla’s visit to Â鶹¹ÙÍø next month could be marked by a public holiday.
The government has announced that it will lodge a draft amendment that – if approved in the States Assembly – would give many Islanders the day off for the royal visit on 15 July.
Chief Minister Lyndon Farnham said: “The visit of Their Majesties is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our long-standing and loyal relationship with the Crown, and we are proposing a public holiday to mark this special occasion and to enable as many Islanders as possible to enjoy the day.â€
The King’s visit is the first by a ruling monarch since Queen Elizabeth came to Â鶹¹ÙÍø in 2005.
Their Majesties will attend a special sitting of the States Assembly and the Royal Court in the Royal Square. They will then head to a large-scale open air expo at Weighbridge Place and Liberation Square which the government says will “showcase the best of Â鶹¹ÙÍø”.
Following their trip to Â鶹¹ÙÍø, the King and Queen will then travel to Guernsey, with the island also today announcing its plans for a public holiday on the 16 July to mark the occasion.
The government said the draft amendment followed consultation with the Bailiff’s Consultative Panel, and the Comité des Connétables.
