Visit of the Normandy region for 2027: The European Year of the Normans

As part of the event year, “2027 European Year of the Normans“, a technical delegation from the Normandy region visited Guernsey and Jersey. “2027 European Year of the Normans” celebrates the millennium of the birth of William the Conqueror and invites partner countries, including England, Ireland, Italy, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, France and the Channel Islands to celebrate this shared heritage.  More than just a festive event, “2027: European Year of the Normans” aims to highlight the Norman heritage shared across Europe through artistic, cultural, linguistic and other collaborations. The Normandy delegation was able to discover and understand the unique cultural heritage inherited from the Dukes of Normandy in the Channel Islands by meeting with cultural players and exploring specific avenues for collaboration. The Channel Islands still recognise the King of England as ‘Our Duke’, in respect of the Duchy of Normandy. This unique heritage, which is still palpable in the Channel Islands, will give the world a better understanding of their very special and charming status. A second visit is scheduled for June.