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Royalty Visits the Virgin Islands 👑

Unveiling the Bust of King Christian IX ~ 1909

Unveiling the Bust of King Christian IX in St.Thomas, Danish West Indies ~ 1909

Long ago, it was recorded that August 5, 1909, would always be remembered in the “history of St. Thomas”, as the day the public monument to King Christian the Ninth was erected. Not true. Many have forgotten what August 5, 1909, meant for so many Danish citizens. King Christian the Ninth For many, King Christian was the most beloved Danish […]

A Visit by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark ~ 1976

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark visits the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Queen Margrethe II Queen Margrethe II and her family’s visit to the islands was a monumental event for many! I remember her arrival which was on May 28, 1976. The Queen was the first ruling monarch of Denmark to visit the islands stopping at St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Everyone was excited to extend a hearty welcome to them! […]

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Enjoy their Visit to the British Virgin Islands ~ 1977

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit Tortola, British Virgin Islands ~ 1977

Queen Elizabeth II visits the British Virgin Islands By Valerie Sims In 1977, my uncle, Ron Walker, photographed Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they arrived on Tortola for a short visit.   As a tribute to Her Majesty for her 90th birthday, I made this slideshare presentation of the photographs he took that […]

Douglas Fairbanks Sr and Lady Ashley Attract the Crowds! ~ 1935

Lady Ashley visits the US Virgin Islands ~ 1935 By Valerie Sims

Would you believe this photograph was only an inch wide by an inch and a half in height? 👀 I found several of these miniature photos in our family’s photo album and couldn’t imagine who they might be. Our ancestors documented many events in the history of the Virgin Islands, so I knew, with a little digging, […]

Duke and Duchess of Kent Visit St. Thomas! ~ 1935

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Did you know that the first British Royal to visit the Virgin Islands, formerly known as the Danish West Indies, was Queen Victoria’s son, Prince Albert? 👑 When he arrived, hundreds of excited citizens gathered on the wharf to greet him!   Nearly seventy-five years later, another British Royal would attract just as much attention. 🇬🇧 A […]

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