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Delighted to welcome HRH The Princess Royal back to Gibraltar and the Convent, for her visit to the Gibraltar Literary Festival and other engagements.
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During her visit to Gibraltar, The Princess Royal was pleased to present Coronation Medals to representative members of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services.
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Today marks the anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's accession to the Throne, 69 years ago.
God Save The Queen.
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Amazing to see the lighting of the Queen’s Jubilee Beacon in Gibraltar! 🔥🇬🇧🇬🇮
#HM70
#PlatinumJubilee
#JubileeBeacons
#gibraltar
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The Proclamation of King Charles III was read today in Gibraltar by the Governor from the balcony of the Convent. God Save The King.
#KingCharlesIII
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The official portraits of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at The Convent and No 6 Convent Place have been replaced with temporary portraits of His Majesty the King and the Queen Consort. Permanent Official Portraits will be displayed in the summer following the Coronation.
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On the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, our thoughts and prayers are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.
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On this day in 1952 Her Majesty The Queen acceded to the throne on the death of her father King George VI. Her extraordinary reign of 70 years is the longest in British History. Loyal greetings and heartfelt good wishes from Gibraltar.
#HM70
#PlatinumJubilee
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I am honoured to share a message from His Majesty The King conveying his good wishes.
The bond between Gibraltar and the UK remains as strong as ever. 🇬🇮🇬🇧
We reflect on Gibraltar’s rich history and we look forward to a prosperous future.
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On this National Day, let’s not only celebrate the result of the referendum 54 years ago, and the unbreakable bond with the United Kingdom, but also honour Gibraltar more generally - its wonderful people, with their big hearts and very wide smiles! Have a wonderful National Day.
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The Governor, Chief Minister, Commander British Forces, and The Speaker observe a minute’s silence for the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
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A final farewell from the Airport Fire and Rescue Service as the Governor’s flight taxi onto the runway
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Brilliant work by the MoD bringing the much-needed vaccines to the Rock! The British family sticks together.
Safely delivered by
@royalairforce
on behalf of the
@fcdo
, unloaded by
@rafgib
, transported to St Bernard’s Hospital and now it’s over to you
@GHA
.
@defencehq
@ukstratcom
@forcesnet
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Vice Admiral Sir David Steel KBE, DL has been appointed Governor of Gibraltar in succession to Lieutenant General Edward Davis CB CBE. Sir David will take up his appointment in June 2020.
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Gibraltar salutes the Royal Engineers, 50 years since the Corps was granted the Freedom of the City of Gibraltar.
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Very grateful to The Household Cavalry Regiment for providing the Ceremonial Convent Guard whilst the Royal Gibraltar Regiment are deployed on overseas exercise.
@HCav1660
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A very Happy Birthday to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
#HappyBirthdayHRH
@ClarenceHouse
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The Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Statement by His Excellency The Governor of Gibraltar
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Global Gibraltar supporting Global Britain through the Royal Gibraltar Regiment providing the security for the UK’s new Naval Support Facility in Bahrain. Reach-Partner-Protect.
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Captain Sir Tom, your inspiration was felt across the world! You will never be forgotten.
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His Excellency The Governor sends his best wishes and sincerest thanks to all Service men and women, wherever they may be serving around the World. You are the best of the United Kingdom and Gibraltar.
#ArmedForcesDay
#SaluteOurForces
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Morocco.
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Happy Birthday Your Majesty from Your loyal, proud and steadfast People of Gibraltar. We will forever be inspired by Your selfless example.
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From your friends and former colleagues: Thank you, Sir David for your dedication, service and friendship. Fair winds and following seas.
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Happy Easter from The Governor and all at The Convent!
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The Governor is delighted to support the “Teddies for Loving Care” (TLC) campaign, a charity which supplies soft Teddy Bears to hospitals for distressed and/or traumatised children to help alleviate the fears of injuries or illness and treatment.
#tlcteddies
#teddiesforlovingcare
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Welcome Sir David Steel to
#Gibraltar
, and to The Convent, your home for the next four years. Best wishes from The Convent Team.
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Today is the 25th anniversary of the Royal Marines receiving the Freedom of the City of Gibraltar. Per Mare, Per Terram.
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Congratulations to Dr Jaimie Trinidad KC, today presented with his Letters Patent by The Governor on his appointment as King’s Counsel.
#Gibraltar
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On medical advice, I am self-isolating and working from home. Just because I’m not in my office doesn’t mean I’m not in office. As sobering figures come in from UK and Spain, impressed how Team Gib has once more pulled together. We can do this. Nick Pyle. Governor.
#StayAtHome
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The Battle of Trafalgar took place on 21st October 1805. Today, I placed a wreath at the foot of Admiral Lord Nelson in remembrance of him and all who died with him on that historic day.
#Gibraltar
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A proud and confident day as HMS Queen Elizabeth visits
#Gibraltar
for the first time. Pride in the British
#Navy
’s resolve to remain a global force-for-good. Confidence in the Rocks’ vital relevance to supporting international security.
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Honoured to be with Jonny Walker to start the Catalan Bay Polar Bear Swim. Thank you Gibraltar. 🇬🇮
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A National Day message from His Excellency The Governor Vice Admiral Sir David Steel KBE DL
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Grateful to the Station Commander for showing The Governor around the RAF facility on the Upper Rock. Terrific views but also necessary operational capabilities.
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The Governor and Chief Minister have signed the book of condolence for Her Majesty The Queen. It will be available to members of the public in the foyer of The Convent today until Friday 16th September, 09:30 – 16:30 each day.
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Thank you 🇬🇮 for your warm welcome. Delighted to have met
@FabianPicardo
, members of Parliament and the local community. I am honoured and privileged to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Gibraltar. My wife Kate and I are really looking forward to calling Gibraltar our home.
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#MerryChristmas
#Gibraltar
from The Governor and Convent staff. Warmest best wishes for a magical season with family and friends, no matter how close or far.
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The Queen’s Birthday Party Celebration was held this evening at The Convent to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 95th Birthday in the 69th year of Her remarkable reign.
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Happy New Year from the Convent, and best wishes for 2022!
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The Governor was pleased to receive a Royal Salute and inspect the
#Coronation
Parade of the
@RoyalNavy
,
@RoyalAirForce
, and
@RoyalGIBRegt
, with music from the bands of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, the Gibraltar Band and Drums Association, and Sea Scout Pipe Band.
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Remembering those Royal Marines who have died over the last 357 years. No more fitting place to do so than Gibraltar.
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Happy National Day Gibraltar!
A special day for the Rock’s inclusive, respectful and generous Community to celebrate its proud Gibraltarian identity, character and destiny.
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Alice Mascarenhas receives a Governor’s Coin in recognition of her exceptional 41-year career in Gibraltarian Journalism. Few have done more to report, understand, celebrate and promote the true reality of Gibraltar and its People. A very special and most important contribution.
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The Governor and Chief Minister have signed the book of condolence for the Duke of Edinburgh. It will be available to members of the public in the foyer of The Convent today until Friday 16th April, 09:00 – 17:00 each day. Public health guidance will be observed at all times.
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Happy National Day Gibraltar. A day to celebrate the resilient, ambitious, generous and friendly character of the Gibraltarian people. A character to be very proud of. A character that is Gibraltar's destiny.
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Gibraltar welcomes HE the Governor of the Falkland Islands Air Commodore Nigel and Mrs Emma Phillips, and Head of the British Army General Sir Mark and Lady Catherine Carleton-Smith as they visit the Rock to see the work of British Forces Gibraltar and to enjoy the Island Games.
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With pride,with sadness, with respect, with gratitude and with a determination never to forget.
We will remember them.
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Very proud of my wife Ros Day supporting the global Dilpomile initiative. Running from New Mole House to Queensway Quay, with a Gibraltar baton representing the Convent to raise funds for UNICEF and NHS charities.
#diplomile
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#Globalmile
done! Well done to Team Convent for representing Gibraltar in this worldwide relay run. 😊
#mentalhealtweek
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Proud to be with members of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment at the Tower of London just prior to them performing the Ceremony of the Keys.
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Lee Spencer, the inspirational Rowing Marine, becomes the first disabled athlete to row solo across the Atlantic. He also smashed the able-bodied record by 36 days. Never be defined by disability. The Rock salutes a true hero double world record holder.
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Football came home and so did the result. Gibraltar beat Liechtenstein 2-1. Well done to all. A fantastic effort all round.
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Today we come together to celebrate Gibraltar’s National Day. It is a time to reflect on the strength and unity that defines our remarkable community, steadfast in defending its sovereignty and right to self-determination.
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His Excellency The Governor was pleased to carry out an inspection prior to the mounting of today’s Convent Guard by The Household Cavalry Regiment
@HCav166
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Lee Spencer, the Rowing Marine, sets off tomorrow from Ocean Village to row across the Atlantic. Lee has done more than anyone else to prove that nobody needs to be defined by disability. Respect.
#TheRowingMarine
#NotDefinedByDisability
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The Island Games begin 24 years since they were last on the Rock. Congratulations to everybody involved in turning the sporting dream into inspiring reality. Warmest welcome to the Athletes from the 21 Teams that
have travelled to Gibraltar.
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Sympathy, Support and Solidarity with our Spanish friends. Prayers for the victims and their families.
#Barcelona
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Crimble, The Governor’s Elf is causing havoc today in the Convent.
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43 Commando Royal Marines make the most of the Rock's excellent training facilities. Welcome back to your Mediterranean home, Royal.
@43Commando
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Merry Christmas Gibraltar from everybody in the Convent. Special seasonal best wishes to those Gibraltarians that have to work over the holidays to keep us all safe and sustained. Their selfless contribution is as vital as it is appreciated.
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His Excellency The Governor was delighted to receive the Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab MP and the Minister for European Neighbourhood and the Americas Wendy Morton MP at The Convent today.
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For the first time, the Convent is today guarded by the Royal Navy, Royal Gibraltar Regiment, and Royal Air Force. There will be a Coronation Parade at 6pm. Music is provided by the Bands of the Royal Gibraltar Regiment, Gibraltar Band & Drum Association, and Sea Scouts Band.
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The Rowing Marine, Lee Spencer, returns to the Rock after his double world-record breaking row across the Atlantic. An achievement that exceeded the bounds of human possibility and proves that nobody needs to be defined by disability.
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A personal message from His Excellency The Governor.
My thoughts and prayers are with those who have passed away because of COVID-19, and with their families and friends who grieve their passing.
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Delighted to welcome the Chancellor of the University of Gibraltar, Sir Lindsay Hoyle back to the Convent. A great friend of Gibraltar.
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#Gibraltar
continues to connect with the Commonwealth's unique combination of human diversity and common inheritance to build a free, inclusive, safe and prosperous shared future.
#CommonwealthDay
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The first duty of any Government is to protect its people. This is what the Chief Minister is doing. As he stated, extraordinary times require extraordinary action. Follow the GHA advice and the regulations. Spread understanding and humour, not rumour.
#LockDown2Protect
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Today Gibraltar, in step with the UK and the Commonwealth of Nations, remembered all those who made the ultimate sacrifice, so that we can enjoy our today and all our tomorrows.
#RemembranceSunday
#LestWeForget
#Gibraltar
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Today is
#ArmisticeDay
. Let us remember all the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for us. May they always be in our prayers.
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Delighted to see the second batch of
#COVID
-19
#vaccines
arriving safely in
#Gibraltar
. Team Gibraltar and Team UK working in unison.
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The Governor attends a Sunset Ceremony in the Convent Garden in the company of the Chief Minister on the occasion of lowering his Pennant for the last time, on the eve of the completion of his tenure as Governor and Commander-in-Chief.
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The Governor and Mrs Davis paid a visit to the Bikers Club to say au revoir to a great club and a wonderful group of people.
They were both treated to a bike ride from and to the Convent
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The Governor and Convent Team wish everybody in
#Gibraltar
a happy, healthy and successful 2021!
#HappyNewYear
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Newly arrived CBF, Commodore Tom Guy, today made his joining call on HE The Governor at The Convent.
#Gibraltar
@RoyalNavy
@MODGibraltar
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The Commanding Officer of INS Tarangini, together with the Naval Attaché pay a courtesy call on The Governor during a visit to the Rock.
#Gibraltar
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Delighted to be at sea on board HMS CUTLASS yesterday morning and to meet personnel of
@RNGibSqn
#Gibraltar
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An Armed Forces Day message from His Excellency the Governor Vice Admiral Sir David Steel KBE DL.
#ArmedForcesDay
#SaluteOurForces
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One of Gibraltar's inspiring young women, Manar Tahayekt, receives a Governor's Coin in recognition of her example to us all as to how life should be lived. Courageously, passionately, ambitiously and lovingly.
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Wonderful news on the appointment of Mark Miles to be papal ambassador to Benin. Mark is making history for
#Gibraltar
.
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The Swearing In Ceremony of His Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar.
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Congratulations to Darren Grech on completing 365 days of open water swimming, raising £5,000 for charity.
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Congratulations to Mgr Charles Azzopardi, recipient of The Governor’s Award for Merit for his outstanding contribution to Gibraltar’s community. The Governor was pleased to present a £1000 cheque from the Christmas Convent Fair to help St Theresa’s Church over Christmas.
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“You may not be at work but that does not mean you don’t have a job. Your job is to save lives”. A statement from Jacinda Arden, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, that sums up what we must all do. Nothing else matters. Follow the advice. Stay home. Save lives.
#DoYourBit
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The clocks of our Nation’s statesmanship paused with the death of Lord Ashdown. A friend of Gibraltar, his principled and courageous leadership, humanness and his humble sense of fun will remain an inspiring example to us all. Heartfelt condolences to all his family and friends.
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Fr Charlie and his elves help make this Christmas special for a few.
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Delighted to be picking oranges from the trees in the Cloister, ready for them to be made into delicious marmalade, which will be on sale at the Convent Garden Open Day on 14 May. 🍊🍊😋
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In difficult times, it is important we do not forget what matters. Once again, Her Majesty The Queen leads by example and is celebrating her 94th birthday without ceremony and in private. An inspiration as always. Happy Birthday Your Majesty.
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Heartfelt congratulations from Gibraltar to HRH Prince Henry and Ms Megan Markle on their Wedding Day. Warmest best wishes for a healthy and happy life together.
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Over three centuries of
#Gibraltar
's military history is revealed in The Northern Defences. Congratulations to all those who are restoring the area.
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