Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend evening reception on the Bahamas

The speaker expresses gratitude to the Governor General and highlights the surreal beauty of the Bahamas, as described by astronaut Chris Hadfield. The warmth and generosity of the Bahamian people are praised. Personal memories of visiting the Bahamas as a child are shared, including snorkeling around the James Bond wrecks. The speaker acknowledges upcoming independence celebrations for the Bahamas, Jamaica, and Belize, and expresses support for their future decisions.

What did astronaut Chris Hadfield say about the Bahamas when viewed from space?

• Its beauty is surreal with every shade of blue visible.

• It is covered in green forests.

• It looks like a desert.

• It is mostly cloudy.

What childhood memory does the speaker share about the Bahamas?

• Attending a Bahamian festival.

• Visiting the local markets.

• Playing on the beaches.

• Snorkeling around the James Bond wrecks.

What event did the speaker find unforgettable during the current visit?

• A boat tour around the islands.

• A visit to a museum.

• A traditional Bahamian dance performance.

• The welcome in Parliament Square with junkanoo and rake and scrape.

What significant anniversary is the Bahamas looking forward to celebrating?

• 40 years of independence.

• 50 years of independence.

• 60 years of independence.

• 70 years of independence.

How does the speaker express their support for the Bahamas' future?

• By supporting their decisions with pride and respect.

• By promising to visit more often.

• By suggesting new trade agreements.

• By offering financial aid.