23 July 2013
The Chief Minister's statement on the birth of a son to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge:
"The government of Jersey is very pleased to congratulate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their first child. We wish them every happiness and hope we can look forward to welcoming them to Jersey in the future.
"Given our special relationship with the Crown, I am sure islanders are especially pleased to celebrate the birth of the young prince."
The Bailiff sent messages from the Island to members of the Royal Family
To Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
“The Lieutenant Governor, Bailiff, States and people of Jersey join together to send Your Royal Highnesses their warmest congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of the birth of your son on 22 July 2013.
"The people of Jersey rejoice and celebrate on this very special occasion and take this opportunity of offering their most loyal greetings to Your Royal Highnesses. They pray that your son will be blessed with many years of fulfilled life, good health and great happiness, and will bring much joy and pleasure to Your Royal Highnesses in the years ahead.”
To His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales
“The Lieutenant Governor, Bailiff, States and people of Jersey join together to send Your Royal Highness their warmest congratulations on the occasion of the birth of a first grandchild on 22 July 2013, born to the Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
"The people of Jersey take immense pleasure in celebrating this very special occasion and take this opportunity of offering their most loyal greetings to Your Royal Highness. They pray that your grandson will be blessed with many years of fulfilled life, good health and happiness, and that Your Royal Highness will enjoy the many new experiences this precious grandchild will bring.
"These congratulations and expressions of loyalty extend equally of course to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall.”
To Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II
“The Lieutenant Governor, Bailiff, States and people of Jersey join together to send Your Majesty their warmest congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of the birth of a great grandson on 22 July 2013, born to Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
"The people of Jersey rejoice and celebrate on this very special occasion and welcome most warmly this newest addition to Your Majesty’s Family. They take this opportunity to offer Your Majesty and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh their most loyal greetings on such a joyous occasion and they pray that Your Majesty’s new great grandson will be blessed with many years of fulfilled life, good health and much happiness.”
Marking the birth in Jersey
The Bailiff has asked that flags be flown today to mark the birth.
The Treasury is presenting a specially-framed £100 note to every baby born in Jersey on the same day as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first child.
Fort Regent's lights will turn Royal Blue for a week.
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