The Turks and Caicos Islands will join sister Commonwealth nations around the world in celebrating Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday on Monday, 15 June 2015.
The occasion will focus on the nation’s capital, Grand Turk, where the annual Queen’s Birthday celebrations will take place on the parade ground at 10am.
“The Governor’s Office would like to invite all everyone to come out and enjoy this special event marking the birthday of Her Majesty the Queen,” said James Astwood, Director, TCI Governor’s Office.
The ceremony will include participants from the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF), staff from HM Prison, Customs and Immigration officials, Fire fighters, the Ex-Serviceman Legion, Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, Girls Brigade, Pathfinders and children from the island’s schools. All will be accompanied by the RTCIPF band.
Following the parade, Governor Peter Beckingham will present long service awards to key members of the uniformed services in recognition of their 18, 25 or 30 years of service to the Crown.
The ceremony will last for approximately 60 minutes and it will conclude with a royal salute taken by the Governor.
As is traditional in the TCI, the Governor’s Office will provide refreshments to all those participating in the parade and there will be a reception at his official residence, Waterloo, at 6pm for invited guests.
