Coronation invite for Bailiff and Governor

Thursday 06 April 2023

The Lieutenant Governor and the Bailiff have been invited to the King's Coronation as representatives of the entire Bailiwick.

The event next month will be screened live at the KGV for people in Guernsey to watch together, with other events planned across the Bailiwick too so everyone can be involved.

His Excellency, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell said he's very proud to have been asked to represent all of our islands, alongside Jersey and the Isle of Man.

"It is a singular honour to be representing one of the Crown’s oldest possessions at the start of a new chapter in the nation’s story. The fact that the Bailiff and I have been invited to attend the Coronation also reaffirms the close and enduring bond between these islands and the Crown, which defines our constitutional identity.

"I am delighted that the Bailiwick will be there alongside representatives from the Houses of Parliament, heads of state and other royalty from around the world."

The coronation will take place on Saturday 6 May during a four day bank holiday weekend.

The Lieutenant-Governor and the Bailiff, Mr Richard McMahon, will both return to the island immediately after the ceremony in London to take part in the Coronation Church Service in the Town Church on Sunday 7 May. That has been timed to coincide with similar celebrations in cathedrals across the United Kingdom.

The official invitation for the Coronation of The King and The Queen Consort has been revealed.

Designed by Andrew Jamieson, the invitation features the Green Man, an ancient figure from British folklore, symbolic of spring and rebirth, to celebrate the new reign.

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— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 5, 2023

The invitations extended to guests at the Coronation were revealed yesterday.

The design features a number of symbols to reflect spring, rebirth and to mark British folklore.