Princess Anne visits RSS headquarters

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne, paid an official visit to the Regional Security System (RSS) Headquarters on Sunday.

During the visit, she was presented with an overview of the organisation’s strategic operations and received updates on its ongoing partnership with the United Kingdom.

Accompanied by the British High Commissioner to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Simon Mustard, and her Private Secretary, Captain John Boyd, The Princess Royal was warmly received by Deputy Executive Director of the RSS, Atlee Rodney, along with senior members of the RSS leadership team.

As part of the visit, The Princess Royal was given a virtual tour of the RSS’s operational functions, showcasing the organisation’s critical role in supporting security and stability across its eight member states.

The tour highlighted advancements in regional cooperation, intelligence sharing, and the use of technology to bolster public safety efforts.

In his remarks, Rodney expressed his appreciation for the visit, stating: “We were deeply honoured to host Her Royal Highness today. Her sincere interest in the work of the RSS and her meaningful engagement with our officers were both uplifting and inspiring. The United Kingdom has been a valuable partner in our mission, and this visit further reinforces that enduring relationship.”

Speaking on the importance of international collaboration and the UK’s continued support for security initiatives in the region, High Commissioner Mustard affirmed: “Our shared commitment to regional security and resilience continues to grow, and I am proud of the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and our Caribbean allies.”

The Princess Royal was presented with a plaque on behalf of the RSS before touring the RSS Fusion Centre, where she observed the deployment of modern technologies aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and responsiveness of law enforcement across the region. (Regional Security System)