Sixty-nine people were registered as British citizens during a recent ceremony at Government House after previously being naturalised as British overseas territories citizens.
As part of the May 6 proceedings, the group recited the Oath of Allegiance to King Charles III and the Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom, according to government.
They also received congratulations from Governor Daniel Pruce and Registrar General Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.
“The success that both the Virgin Islands and United Kingdom enjoy in the global economy is founded upon many shared factors, including our common law legal systems and our respect for the rule of law,” Mr. Pruce said. “But our connections go much further than that throughout history, through our people and through our culture.”
Ms. O’Flaherty-Maduro told the group that becoming a British citizen is more than a legal process.
“It reflects your dedication to integrating into a society built on democracy and respect for all people,” she said. “Today you are not only receiving a certificate: You are being formally welcomed into a community rich in history, culture and diversity.”
According to the British Nationality Act, people who are naturalised as British overseas territory citizens after May 21, 2002, can apply to the UK government to be registered as British citizens.
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