This historic first celebration began with an Evensong service featuring special prayers for the Overseas Territories, during which Dr. Tasha Ebanks-Garcia, the Cayman Islands Government Representative, delivered a reading. A reception at The Cellarium Terrace of Westminster Abbey followed the service.
UKOTA President and Cayman Islands Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly emphasised the day’s significance in celebrating diversity and fostering unity within the “Global British Family.” The initiative represents a formal recognition of the historical, cultural, and economic importance of these territories to the United Kingdom.
The event marks a new chapter in recognising the cultural contributions and unique identity of Britain’s Overseas Territories, with plans for future celebrations to include activities and events across both the territories and the United Kingdom.