1 Aug 2008

Duke and Duchess of Gloucester to visit Solomon Islands

10:26 am on 1 August 2008

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will be visiting Solomon Islands as part of the country's 30th Independence Anniversary.

Commissioner of Police, Peter Marshall says the visit will be a significant

event.

"It's going to be a very good affair. It's a great celebration and an opportunity for the people of Solomon Islands. The Duke and Duchess of course were here back in 1978. They haven't visited Solomon Islands for thirty years."