New Governor welcomed to Gibraltar and prepares for today’s swearing-in ceremony

Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 09:04

The new Governor Vice Admiral Sir David Steel, arrived in Gibraltar yesterday afternoon. He was welcomed at the airport by acting Governor Nick Pyle, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Commander British Forces, Commodore Tim Henry.

The swearing-in ceremony will take place this morning in Parliament.

Due to the pandemic, fewer guests than is usual have been invited to the ceremony. The ceremony itself will not follow the traditional pattern due to the requirements of Social Distancing.

There will be no Guards of Honour outside Parliament either before or after the ceremony.

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