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The new Regimental Museum of the
Royal Guernsey Light Infantry opened its doors to
the public on Monday 6th July 2009. The opening
ceremony was performed by the Earl and Countess
of Wessex as part of their two day visit to the
Bailiwick.
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The castle looked its best
on a lovely sunny day
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Entrance to the museum is from
the middle ward of the castle
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Tourists gather to watch the
proceedings under the
watchful eye of a policeman
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His Excellency the Lieutenant
Governor of Guernsey, Sir Fabian Malbon
and Lady Malbon were present for the opening
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Guests mingle in the Middle
ward before the arrival of the royal party.
201 Squadron Museum can be seen in the background
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The Earl of Wessex prepares
to unveil the memorial plaque
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The Earl and Countess of Wessex
outside the entrance to the museum.
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Jason Monaghan (left), Director of Museum
Services in Guernsey and Matt Harvey ( right)
Social History curator,
who put together much of the exhibition,wait
for their guests by the entrance to the new museum
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The Earl of Wessex spoke briefly
about the museum
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This figure is part of a diorama
just inside the entrance to the new museum
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One of the display cabinets
contains uniforms of the period
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This cabinet contains the coat
that belonged to Joey the donkey,
the regimental mascot
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Mark Bougourd and Liz Walton from Guernsey
were invited to represent
the group at the official opening of the museum
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