Author: Staff

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 22, 2019 (SKNIS): As a small island developing state, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has impressed His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales dating back to his visit 46 years ago to his current visit on March 21, 2019, where he was accompanied by his wife Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall.

“I have been particularly struck by the eminent strength of your society,” His Royal Highness said, while highlighting the warm welcome he received from Kittitians and Nevis in 1973 when he first visited as a member of the Royal Navy to his present visit.

Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 21, 2019 (SKNIS): The March 21, 2019, visit of Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to St. Kitts and Nevis climaxed with a reception at Government House in St. Kitts where the Prince of Wales applauded the local Government for its leadership on many issues in the international arena.

The reception was hosted by Governor General His Excellency Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton, GCMG, CVO, QC, JP. and was attended by scores of specially invited guests. Among them were members of the Federal Parliament, senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, notable members of civil society and other dignitaries. Their Royal Highnesses also interacted with locals who received various honours and awards from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.