For the first time since 2005, royalty will set foot on the Channel Islands as the King and Queen embark on a tour. However, the royal couple are set to dodge one ancient tradition. The monarchs will next week tour the islands for two days and take in the traditional sights and sounds of Jersey and Guernsey - including Jersey milk, rare Golden Guernsey goats and traditional Guernsey jumpers.
But one tradition will be abandoned by King Charles. On previous visits to the islands, the royal family is usually presented with two dead ducks on a silver platter - a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages. But now, Jersey officials have decided to replace the dead birds with duck eggs as a sign of changing times.
READ MORE: 'Gorgeous' UK seaside town has 'best fish and chips in the land' READ MORE: Center Parcs Longleat marks 30 years - and 10 million guests The Telegraph reports this change was made in consultation with Buckingham Palace to reflect changing times. For those who want to follow in the footsteps of the royals, and take in some of the Channel Islands' rich history and culture themselves, there’s plenty to see and do across Jersey, Guernsey and the sister islands. Headwaters has recently launched self-guided walking and cycling trips across the islands which allow for holiday makers to travel at their own pace across the islands, exploring sandy coves, sweeping hilltops and incredible historical sites such as old WW2 bunkers and fortifications scattered across the.
