Anniversary Day 2024
Report from Kelly Green and photos from Julia Gunther
1982 stamp showing the British garrison landing at Tristan da Cunha on 14th August 1816.
Led by Captain Josiah Cloete, depicted in the centre, Tristan was seized as a British possession on the orders of
Secretary of State Lord Bathurst on behalf of King George III. HMS Falmouth is pictured offshore.
On Wednesday 14th August, the island celebrated its 208th Anniversary Day, which is a public holiday. Later in the afternoon the Administrator Philip Kendall and his wife Louise held a wonderful reception in the Prince Philip Hall.
The reception started off with a screening of vintage Tristan photos, which was very nostalgic for some! It’s delightful for the younger generation to see their grandparents, parents and other relatives ‘back in the olden days.’ The slide show was put together by writer Nick Schonfeld and photographer Julia Gunther using a selection of existing images from our island's archive. Nick and Julia have been on the island for the last nine months working on a variety of projects. After the guests had all arrived and got themselves a refreshment, the catering company ‘Seven Seas’ handed around a large variety of scrumptious food, which was all homemade and prepared by them!
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| Administrator Philip Kendall reads a message from King Charles III |
Images of the Coronation Medal above and below (in the presentation box). |
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The Administrator then made a short speech, followed by reading a letter sent to the Chief Islander from HM King Charles III. Lastly Philip was honoured to be able to present Coronation medals to various members of the community. They were awarded to the Police, Fire, Sea & Mountain Rescue services teams.
Desmond Green receives his Coronation Medal from Administrator Philip Kendall with Louise Kendall alongside.
Inspector Conrad Glass, Head of Tristan's Police Department and former Chief Islander
receiving a Long Service Police Medal in recognition of his distinguished service for over 36 years,
in addition to a Coronation Medal.
Recipients of the Coronation Medals gathered with Administrator Philip Kendall.
They are, left to right:
Front Row- Randall Repetto, Cedric Swain, Riaan Repetto, Simon Glass, Sammy Swain, Conrad Glass, Colin Hagan, Nicky Swain, Mark Swain, Donny Green, Karl Hagan, Eugene Repetto, John Lavarello, Ian Lavarello.
Back Row- Julian Repetto, Matthew Green, Philip Rogers, Paul Repetto, Clive Glass, Administrator Philip Kendall, Andrew Green, Nathan Swain, Patrick Green, Shane Green, Cliff Swain, Clifton Swain, and Desmond Green.