Visit of The Duchess of Edinburgh to the Commonwealth Realm of Belize

The Duchess of Edinburgh arrived in the Commonwealth Realm of Belize on November 18, for a visit at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. The Duchess visited the San Antonio Women’s Cooperative in San Antonio, where she learned about the Cooperative’s work in empowering women through traditional crafts and entrepreneurship.

The Duchess then arrived at the Laing Building, where she was received by Hon. John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize, and Mrs. Rossana Briceño, Spouse of the Prime Minister and Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children.

The Duchess of Edinburgh also visited the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (BCVI), where she was greeted by Mrs. Joan Musa, Executive President, and Mrs. Carla Ayres Musa, Executive Director. The Duchess learned about BCVI’s national impact and received a tour of the facility, including its diagnostic, eye care, and rehabilitation centres.

Later, the Duchess joined residents of Seine Bight Village for a vibrant Garifuna Settlement Day celebration, where she experienced the rich traditions, music, and dance that are an essential part of Belize’s cultural heritage. Her final engagement was at the Price Barracks Military Base, where she was received by the CEO of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration (MFAFT) and the Acting Commander of the Belize Defence Force.

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