Buckingham Palace has released a highlight video of King Charles’ last day in Bermuda.
“It is wonderful to see the lifesaving work of the Royal Bermuda Coast Guard Regiment,” the Palace message noted, as the King praised the service’s role in protecting lives at sea and combating illegal fishing and smuggling.
The visit also marked the official opening of a new secondary base on St David’s Island.
At an observatory linked to the UK Space Agency on Cooper’s Island, the King was briefed on “Project Nova”, an ambitious initiative aimed at tracking down space debris such as missing satellites and rocket fragments.
He subsequently opened the new Great Bay Coast Guard Station at St David’s, where he presented operational medals to personnel of the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
The King also took time for a relaxing moment at LF Wade International Airport, where he walked the red carpet for a final farewell and chatted with dignitaries including Prime Minister David Burt, Police Commissioner Darrin Simons and Opposition Leader Ben Smith.
A small group of officials and security personnel gathered for a final group photo before their departure.
Previous highlights included a coast guard boat trip, a ceremonial cake cutting and visits to the National Museum of Bermuda, where she saw artifacts related to the transatlantic slave trade and conservation work.
