Around 150 Islanders gathered in the Royal Square to say goodbye to Sir Andrew and his wife Lady Ridgway after five years of what the Bailiff, Michael Birt, called five years of outstanding service.
In a rousing farewell speech to the States Assembly that was met with unprecedented stamping of feet and applause from within the Chamber and the public gallery, Sir Andrew thanked Islanders for their hospitality and friendship and promised that he would return.
• Full report in today’s JEP
