The Cayman Islands will observe the official birthday of King Charles III on Monday, 23 June with a special parade and presentation of honours.
Starting at 8am in front of Government House on West Bay Road, the parade will feature a march past and drills from the uniformed services.
Participants will include the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, Cayman Islands Regiment, Cayman Islands Fire Service, Cayman Islands Prison Service and Cayman Islands Coast Guard.
Youth organisations, such as the Cayman Islands Girls’ Brigade, Cayman Islands Scouts and Cub Scouts and Cayman Islands Cadet Corps, will also feature.
Governor Jane Owen will present medals to two members of the community who were awarded New Year’s honours by the king for outstanding service to Cayman.
Loxley E M Banks, the former director of broadcasting at Radio Cayman, will be made a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services to broadcasting.
Frances McConvey, head of music at John Gray High School, will receive a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to music education.
In addition, an award will be presented to the family of the late Morgan DaCosta, who was awarded the King’s Certificate and Badge of Honour in 2024 for service to cultural preservation and development.
Members of the public are invited to attend this national observation and are asked to be seated by 7.30am to ensure the prompt and orderly start to the proceedings.
The parade and presentation of honours will be broadcast live on CIG TV and the Cayman Islands Government YouTube channel.
The governor will also host a garden party on 13 June to celebrate the king’s birthday.
Guests for this invitation-only event include contributors to the UK-Cayman relationship and community representatives selected by elected members of parliament from all districts.
