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  • Public Holiday Declared To Mark Visit Of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh – Public Events Announced

    To mark the occasion of the visit of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, acting in accordance with section 5(2) of the Public Holidays Ordinance, the Governor has directed that Wednesday 24 January 2024 shall be observed as a public holiday. A public notice was issued to this effect on 16 January 2024.

    On Wednesday 24 January, The Duke will attend a public event on the Grand Parade. Should members of the public wish to see this event, they are advised to arrive by 10:20.

    Roads around the area will be closed to traffic between 10:15 and 12:30. Parking at Pilling School will be available. Every vehicle, including trailers, must be removed from the Grand Parade and the area outside Castle Gardens by 18:00 on Tuesday 23 January.

    On Friday 26 January 2024, His Royal Highness will officially open St Helena International Airport, and unveil a plaque to commemorate the event. Those wishing to attend this event need to be at the airport by 07:30. After this time road access will be restricted.

    Some limited additional public transport will be organised for these two public events, details of which will be published early next week.

  • The Duke Of Edinburgh To Visit St Helena

    The St Helena Government is honoured to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will make an official visit to St Helena between 23 and 26 January 2024.

    During the visit to St Helena, The Duke of Edinburgh will undertake a series of engagements to celebrate the culture, people, and biodiversity of St Helena. This will include meeting with young people, a range of civil society organisations and business representatives.

    The Duke will meet community leaders, and hear about wildlife conservation efforts, including a visit to 192-year-old Jonathan the tortoise.

    To mark this special occasion, a public holiday is being considered for Wednesday 24 January, pending a decision by the Executive Council.

    We look forward to welcoming His Royal Highness at the end of this month.

    Announcing the visit, the Governor Nigel Phillips said:

    “We are honoured to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh to St Helena on a four-day visit. This promises to be a special occasion, with a public holiday allowing the entire community to join this opportunity to celebrate all that is great about the culture and environment of this remarkable island.”

    Notes to Editor

    This will be the first royal visit to St Helena since Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited in November 2002.  The Duke of Edinburgh is His Majesty The King’s brother and the youngest child of late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.