Premier Dr. Ewart Brown and his wife Wanda presented a glass statue of the Bermuda Gombeys to the Queen and Prince Philip on Wednesday evening.
The gift-giving took place in the Walsingham Suite of Tucker's Point Hotel.
Moments earlier the room had been used to shoot the Brown's Christmas card.
Hotel guests had gathered on the cricket lawn of Tucker's Point to get a glimpse of the Queen as she made her way from the main building to Walsingham Suite.
One woman, flanked by her children, wore pink pajama bottoms as the Queen passed not more than six feet away from her chatting to the Premier.
Mrs. Brown was close behind talking quietly with Prince Philip.
They entered the suite for pre-dinner drinks for about 10 minutes, at which point the media were ushered in to capture the gift-giving ceremony.
"This is from the people of Bermuda, it's called the Bermuda Gombey dance," the Premier said as he presented the statue. "The Gombey dancers come out at various festivals and special occasions throughout the year."
The Queen responded, "I hope it's got a box, for the airplane!"
The Premier chuckled and said: "Yes, it will be perfectly wrapped for you."
The royal couple then presented the Premier with two signed and dated photos of themselves and a bound leather encased volume of the book A History of Golf: The Royal and Ancient Game by Robert Browning.
"I hope you find it interesting," the Queen said. "It has been rebound in our library - we've got our own bindery. I hope it will be amusing for you."
Then the royal couple presented a personal gift for Mrs. Brown, of an exquisite sterling silver pillbox with enamel top and a monogram insignia of the Queen's reign.
Mrs. Brown appeared overwhelmed and responded: "Oh my gosh. Thank you very much. It's beautiful. This is very special."
Posted: Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Comment by:
Ms. Roscoe Dellums
I enjoyed the article and was especially thrilled to see my dear friend, the wife of the Premier in the photo. Looking forward to holding one day the gift the Royal Family presented to Mrs. Brown. Also happy know that the Queen insured continued support of this beautiful yet depended Island.
