Easter Lilies to London - Royal Tradition

Bermuda Government News

Published April 1st, 2026

Detected April 2nd, 2026

Summary

The Bermuda Government announced the annual delivery of Easter lilies to the British royal family. The lilies, grown at Windybank Farm, were shipped via British Airways ahead of Good Friday. As part of the 60th anniversary of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, lilies were also sent to Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester, the Regiment's Colonel in Chief.

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This announcement describes the annual tradition of sending Bermuda Easter lilies to the royal family. The lilies were grown at Windybank Farm and delivered via British Airways to Their Majesties and the Duchess of Gloucester. The Governor participated in the picking ceremony.

There are no regulatory requirements, compliance deadlines, or enforcement implications associated with this announcement. It is purely informational regarding a cultural tradition and does not impose any obligations on regulated entities.

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Easter Lilies to London

01 April, 2026

Yesterday, the Governor was delighted to take part in the annual picking of Bermuda Easter lilies. The beautiful lilies were grown at Windybank Farm and departed Bermuda yesterday evening to be delivered to Their Majesties today, in good time ahead of Good Friday.

The cherished tradition of sending Easter lilies has been in place for many decades and brings a small piece of Bermuda to the royal household every year.

This year, as part of the 60 th anniversary celebrations of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, lilies will also be sent to Her Royal Highness The Duchesses of Gloucester, the RBR’s Colonel in Chief.

With huge thanks to Malcom and Benn Smith for providing the flowers, as well as those at British Airways for their support in getting the flowers to their destination.