The Bahamas Celebrates Royal Wedding

We waited. We watched. We weren't let down!
This morning's Royal marriage between William and Catherine was spectacular – from the pomp and pageantry and stirring music to the extraordinary dignity of the British masses.
Many of us Bahamians woke up early to watch the fairy tale wedding unfold before our eyes. Today the Ministry of Tourism will host a special tea for visitors at Government House to mark the occasion. And over the weekend, some of the locals will celebrate with private teas and champagne.
Our Governor-General, Sir Arthur Foulkes, and Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham were among the wedding guests at Westminster Abbey this morning.
Britain has a special place in our hearts. As residents of a former British Colony, many of us grew up to the strains of God Save Our Queen.
Our parliamentary democracy and judiciary are modeled after the British system – a big draw to investors. In fact, the Bahamas is the second oldest parliamentary democracy in the British Commonwealth, having gained Independence in 1973
As a member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Bahamas recognises Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State. Our Governor-General is Her Majesty's representative in the Bahamas and constitutes a symbol of national unity.
Today's Bahamas is a rich tapestry of the descendants of freed slaves, Loyalists (who fled America during the War of Independence out of Loyalty to the British Crown) and religious freedom seekers from Bermuda.