Celebrating the 80th anniversary of Homecoming in Alderney!

The Duchess of Edinburgh has joined the people of Alderney to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of their Homecoming. In 1945 islanders returned home having been evacuated to mainland Britain ahead of the German Occupation in 1940. On behalf of The King, The Duchess delivered a message: “Homecoming Day reminds us of the sacrifices made by those Islanders and the challenges they overcame when they returned to rebuild their community and their homes. It is thanks to their valiant efforts to restore the island that all those who now reside in Alderney continue to enjoy its peaceful way of life.”