There was speculation that a royal visit to mark the anniversary was in doubt after a diplomatic row between Bermuda and Britain over the arrival of former Guantanamo Bay detainees on the island.

• 英国曾对百慕大私自接收前关塔那摩监狱囚犯表示不满，经过这次外交纠纷，人们纷纷猜测英国皇室是否会前来参加庆祝仪式。