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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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