Fifty distinguished residents of Antigua & Barbuda were honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Awards at a special National Church Service at Spring Gardens Moravian Church on Sunday.

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Countess Sophie of Wessex arrived at Nelson’s Dockyard yesterday morning on the last leg of their Caribbean tour in celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

Today the world will be watching as Antigua & Barbuda showcases its hospitality skills during the royal visit of Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Princess (Sophie) Edward, Countess of Wessex, in commemoration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.