They will also visit Guernsey and Sark as part of the islands’ respective ceremonies.
The Duke of Gloucester is the Queen’s first cousin and the grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary.
The Duke of Gloucester is also the Royal Honorary Colonel to the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers Regiment which is the parent unit of the Jersey Field Squadron. Similarly, he holds a number of other honorary titles which reflect his professional and personal interests, including international humanitarian issues, heritage, the built environment and military veterans.
Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, will be welcomed to Jersey by the Lieutenant-Governor Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton and the Bailiff, Timothy Le Cocq, as part of the official Liberation 75 Ceremony.
Mr Le Cocq said: ‘Jersey, like Europe, is marking a milestone anniversary in our history. In particular, for those Islanders who directly experienced The Occupation or/and evacuations, this day will be very important. We are therefore delighted to hear of the planned visit by Their Royal Highnesses who will attend on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen on this special Liberation Day.’
