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Falklands’ Queen’s Birthday Parade next Tuesday

The Falkland Islands will celebrate the birthday of Queen Elizabeth II next Tuesday, April 21st with a Parade and fly-past and the attendance of the Islands dignitaries headed by the Governor and representatives from the elected Legislative Assembly.

According to the public notice from the Falklands Government, the parade will be held at Victory Green next Tuesday, forming at Stanley’s Victory Green at 10.15 hours while His Excellency the Governor will arrive at 10.30 hours.

The Parade will proceed along the usual lines, and will be followed by a march past at which His Excellency the Governor will take the Royal Salute.

Taking part in the parade will be contingents of the Royal Navy, the Army, the Royal Air Force, the Falkland Islands Defence Force supported by the Band of the Parachute Regiment, and members of youth organisations.

Also in attendance will be representatives of the Legislative Assembly and the Falkland Islands Government. There will be a fly-past at approximately 10.45 hours.

The notice points out that the celebration is an important occasion and gives members of the public the opportunity to demonstrate their loyalty to the Crown and pay their respects to Her Majesty, whose presence is symbolised by the flying of the Royal Standard during part of the ceremony.

Members of the public attending the parade are invited to observe it from points on Victory Green and should be in position by 10.15 hours. The particular areas will be indicated by Police Officers on duty.

Gilbert House also says it is appropriate for medals and decorations to be worn on this occasion