The Leader of the Opposition has congratulated the 14 Royal Bermuda Regiment soldiers and police officers who will be attending the coronation of King Charles III.

Cole Simons also extended his congratulations to His Majesty and Her Majesty the Queen Consort for their historic coronations set to take place on Saturday.

Mr Simons said: “As a member of the British Overseas Territories, and on behalf of the One Bermuda Alliance and the people of Bermuda, we celebrate and extend our sincere congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty, King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queen Consort on their upcoming coronations.

“We also extend our best wishes to His Majesty’s family on this historic occasion.

“In addition, we send our best wishes to the 14 men and women of the Royal Bermuda Regiment and the Bermuda Police Service who will have the honour and privilege of representing Bermuda by participating in this event.

“We are certain that they will be well prepared and will present themselves in a sterling manner and with aplomb.

“Again, we wish them all the very best on this most auspicious occasion.”