Earl & Countess of Wessex to visit Barbados Thursday

The Earl and Countess of Wessex Prince Edward and Princess Sophie will arrive in Barbados on Thursday February 23 for a whirlwind visit.

The 2 day visit is part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

The Earl and Countess will be greeted at the Bridgetown Port when they arrive, with a brief reception. They will proceed to a joint sitting of Parliament in the Senate.

They will also  pay a visit to the University of the West Indies and attend a state dinner.

On Friday February 24, the Earl of Wessex will present to the next batch of gold awardees of the Duke of Edinburgh programme. Princess Sophie will visit the Children’s Development Centre to view their programmes and meet with the children.

They  are also scheduled to attend a ceremony at the Kensington Oval where a plaque will be unveiled to officially commemorate the Royal visit.