July 16th 2024.
Today, the King and Queen embarked on their first official tour of the Channel Islands since their coronation. After a successful visit to Jersey, they were warmly welcomed in Guernsey, where they were captured on camera greeting the enthusiastic crowds during a walkabout in the streets. However, it didn't go unnoticed that Camilla was sporting a bandage on her right foot.
Despite the minor setback, Camilla powered through and continued to greet and thank the locals for their support with the help of a folded umbrella for balance. It turns out that she had sprained her ankle the day before, but that didn't stop her from fulfilling her royal duties.
The royal couple made headlines the previous day when they were quickly escorted into a hotel in St Helier due to a false alarm raised by a member of their team. Thankfully, a thorough background check was conducted and they were able to resume their visit without any further interruptions. The exact nature of the concern was not disclosed to the public.
During their visit, Camilla encountered a humorous moment when the Jersey cows she was admiring decided to engage in some amorous activities, causing her to try and contain her laughter. Later on, the King indulged in a half pint of "Charles" golden ale, specially crafted by a local brewery to commemorate his coronation. The director and head brewer of the brewery shared that the King seemed to enjoy it but had to limit himself as he had a long day ahead.
As for Camilla, she received an early birthday present from the Guernsey Dairy company in the form of a piece of their famous Vintage Cheese. Her 77th birthday is coming up tomorrow, and the royal couple will continue their tour of the Channel Islands before returning to their royal duties.
It's worth noting that this visit is particularly special as it's the first time the King and Queen have been to the Channel Islands since the Diamond Jubilee year in 2012. It's also a testament to the King's resilience as he continues to carry out his public duties despite undergoing cancer treatment.
The islands of Jersey and Guernsey declared special public holidays to honor the royal couple's visit on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. As Crown Dependencies, they are self-governing territories of the British Crown, and they hold a special place in the heart of the royal family.
In 2001, Queen Elizabeth II visited Jersey and was gifted with two dead ducks on a silver tray, a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages when six seigneurs, or lords, would pay homage to the sovereign as the Duke of Normandy with mallards. While her son, the King, did not receive any dead ducks, he was presented with two local duck eggs instead, keeping the tradition alive.
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