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Gov Rankin tells King Charles III The Queen was ‘deeply respected’ in VI

- Said many tributes have come in from people of VI
Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has said he has written to His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands, saying he can take comfort that Her Majesty The Queen was so deeply respected and held in warm affection by people in the territory. Photo: VINO
King Charles III, who became the monarch immediately upon his mother's death, will be formally proclaimed king at a ceremony on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Photo: livnews24.com
King Charles III, who became the monarch immediately upon his mother's death, will be formally proclaimed king at a ceremony on Saturday, September 10, 2022. Photo: livnews24.com
As a sign of respect for the late Queen, a 96 Gun Salute was done at Queen Elizabeth II Park today, September 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
As a sign of respect for the late Queen, a 96 Gun Salute was done at Queen Elizabeth II Park today, September 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), elected representatives and others at the 96 Gun Salute event at Queen Elizabeth II Park today, September 9, 2022. Photo: VINOdministration’s assistance to Overseas Territories (OTs) seeking United Nations support for sustainable development. Photo: GIS/File
Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), elected representatives and others at the 96 Gun Salute event at Queen Elizabeth II Park today, September 9, 2022. Photo: VINOdministration’s assistance to Overseas Territories (OTs) seeking United Nations support for sustainable development. Photo: GIS/File
Some of the persons at the 96 Gun Salute done as a sign of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth II Park on September 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
Some of the persons at the 96 Gun Salute done as a sign of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth II Park on September 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
Some of the persons at the 96 Gun Salute done as a sign of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth II Park on September 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
Some of the persons at the 96 Gun Salute done as a sign of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth II Park on September 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
Some of the persons at the 96 Gun Salute done as a sign of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth II Park on September 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
Some of the persons at the 96 Gun Salute done as a sign of respect to the late Queen Elizabeth II at Queen Elizabeth II Park on September 9, 2022. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has said he has written to His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands, saying he can take comfort that Her Majesty The Queen was so deeply respected and held in warm affection by people in the territory.

Elizabeth II, the Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, the longest-living and longest-reigning British monarch, died at the age of 96 on September 8, 2022, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

As a sign of respect for the late Queen, a 96 Gun Salute was done at Queen Elizabeth II Park today, September 9, 2022.

Giving remarks before the salute were Governor Rankin and Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).

Queen touched lives of people in VI- Governor

Governor Rankin said throughout her life the Queen visited over 100 countries and territories, touching the lives of millions around the world.

He said that included the people of the Virgin Islands in 1966 when she arrived on the Royal Yacht Britannia in Road Harbour and commemorated the opening of the Sir Francis Drake Highway and Queen Elizabeth II Bridge to Beef Island, as well as in 1977 when she laid the foundation stone for a new wing at the then Peebles Hospital.

“I know that she touched the lives of people in the Virgin Islands during these visits and I have been grateful for the many tributes I have already received from those who remember her visits so fondly.”

Governor writes to King Charles III

According to the Governor, people of the VI have joined together in Queen Elizabeth II Park to mourn the loss of the Queen and to offer thoughts and prayers for her and to her family of which she was mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

“I have today written a letter of condolence to His Majesty King Charles III on behalf of the people of the Virgin Islands, expressing the hope that he can take comfort that Her Majesty The Queen was so deeply respected and held in warm affection by people here.

While we mourn let us at the same time take inspiration from The Queen’s extraordinary service and devotion to duty. She has been a shining example for which we can all take strength in the days ahead,” the Governor said.

Among other things, Premier Wheatley said persons in the territory still have very fond memories of The Queen’s visits to the Virgin Islands.

15 Responses to “Gov Rankin tells King Charles III The Queen was ‘deeply respected’ in VI”

  • asking for a friend (09/09/2022, 22:09) Like (14) Dislike (27) Reply

    Hear he goes again with that bu** sh** who is ranking speaking for?

    • mad max (10/09/2022, 16:55) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
      He meant by decent people. All you others, he’s not talking about you.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (09/09/2022, 22:44) Like (51) Dislike (17) Reply
    You toldthe Truth Governor John J. Rankin about the high respect, and admiration the people of the British Virgin Islands had for the late deceased Queen Elizabeth.
    May God preserved her spirit in His care. Long lived queen Elizabeth, and may her son king Charles reign with degnity like or similar as she has done.
  • 1 (10/09/2022, 00:27) Like (26) Dislike (8) Reply
    Say no to white supremacy
  • FIRE (10/09/2022, 07:19) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    Delusional speech
  • wtf? (10/09/2022, 08:03) Like (12) Dislike (6) Reply
    What? He ain’t speaking for us a tall
  • Please don't presume to speak for me (10/09/2022, 10:43) Like (13) Dislike (6) Reply
    Oh what a circus! Oh what a show!
    Great Britain has gone to town
    Over the death of an woman called Elizabeth R
    We've all gone crazy
    Mourning all day and mourning all night
    Falling over ourselves to get all of the misery right
    • @Please don’t presume to speak for me (13/09/2022, 10:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You soun just like someone from the ghut but you wrong. You muse me with your ignorance an lack of education! Sit down……
  • picking up (10/09/2022, 11:37) Like (2) Dislike (3) Reply
    all the old talk some have these day: the day of the Queen Funeral will be declared as public holiday and there is nothing that can be done about it in this territory(with all the talk)

    The social media people and talking shows people have to acknowledge that fact they will chat about it and purchase more air time but it stands to be a public holiday in these virgin islands
  • Pureblood#2 (10/09/2022, 11:51) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    Don't fool yourself Govy. Nothing go so. We actually fed up of y'all kind of people. Majority always rules not the minority, we fed up.
    • Majority Rules (10/09/2022, 17:45) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply
      It’s true. Majority rules. And the overwhelming majority loved and respected the Queen and honour and support the new King and that same overwhelming majority give thanks that the tiny minority such as yourself with your aggression and hatred have no chance to prevail.
      • Hmm (11/09/2022, 10:59) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
        It’s idiotic to think the majority supports the queen, I mean that in itself is a lie. The “majority” of people who live on this island don’t care if the Queen lives or dies, the majority of normal human beings in the world don’t care if the Queen lives or dies. It’s delusional to think otherwise.

        People who actually have to struggle to live life will never care about an elitist dieing.
      • @Majority Rule (12/09/2022, 16:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        The majority of European people you mean!
  • As King Charles said (10/09/2022, 16:41) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    ……. May a flight of Angels take her to her place of rest. For me she was wonderful and very calming. Her presence made a difference in my life. God save the King.


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