His Majesty The King will undertake a Royal Visit to Bermuda from 30th April - 2nd May marking His Majesty’s first visit as Sovereign to a British Overseas Territory. The programme will reflect the links between Bermuda and the UK across culture, economic growth and youth opportunity, as well as celebrating Bermuda’s communities.
Statement from His Excellency Mr Andrew Murdoch CMG
Government House is delighted to confirm that we will be welcoming His Majesty The King to Bermuda from 30th April - 2nd May following Their Majesties’ State Visit to the United States of America. The King’s programme will showcase the very best of Bermuda and provide many opportunities to engage with communities across the Island.
Bermuda
After the conclusion of the State Visit to the US, from 27th – 30th April, His Majesty will travel to Bermuda. The King will receive a formal welcome at a ceremony which will include a Guard of Honour mounted by the Royal Bermuda Regiment and a 21-gun salute.
During the visit, His Majesty will see efforts to support biodiversity on the island. The King will meet young people taking part in a living classroom session run by the
Bermuda Zoological Society, where they engage in hands-on activities to preserve
local habitats, and The King will learn about the restoration of native plants and wildlife.
In Hamilton, The King will celebrate Bermuda’s arts and culture, meeting Bermudians from different creative sectors and engaging with people from across the islands.
The King will learn about Bermuda’s history and culture and see some of its seafaring activities. He will view a museum exhibition dedicated to the history of Bermuda, furthering his understanding of its connection to the Transatlantic Slave Trade. At the dockside, His Majesty will meet representatives from youth organisations across the island, and Commonwealth Games athletes ahead of the 2026 Games this year.
Before concluding His Majesty’s visit, The King will formally open the new Great Bay Coast Guard Station and hear from Coast Guard personnel about their operations to provide safety around the island and about their work tackling illegal maritime activity.
The King will also meet representatives from the UK Space Agency to hear about plans to install a new telescope site in Bermuda as part of global efforts to track space debris, supporting international space sustainability.