Pictured: The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, delivering the message from Windsor Castle at the Liberation Day ceremony. (Max Le Feuvre)
She said she was “delighted” that the Earl and Countess of Wessex had the opportunity to travel to Jersey, and said that she recalled her own visits to the island “with fondness and pleasure”.
She went on to state that she continues to “cherish the close and long-lasting ties” between Jersey and the Crown, which she said were founded on the “loyalty” shown by islanders.
CLICK TO ENLARGE: The message from Windsor delivered by the Earl of Wessex.
Concluding to cheers and applause, the Earl relayed wishes from Windsor for “continued happiness and prosperity”.
It comes after the Earl and Countess of Wessex unveiled a special Platinum Jubilee Sundial at Government House yesterday.
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Ahead of Liberation Day, The Earl and Countess met Islanders who had lived through the occupation, and heard their stories of surviving during the food shortages. pic.twitter.com/5338P4XbwY
Later, they met who lived through the Occupation and heard their stories, as well as islanders involved in community and charity initiatives, enjoyed a meal with genuine Jersey produce.