New UK citizens sworn-in

Fourteen new UK citizens have been sworn-in at a ceremony in Kilmardinny House in Bearsden.

The ceremony was led by East Dunbartonshire Registrar Christine Wilkie and a message of goodwill from King Charles and Queen Camilla was read by Deputy Lieutenant, Sandie Scott.

The new citizens came to the UK from Uzbekistan, the United States, Turkey, Australia, Ukraine, China, India, Greece and Malaysia.

Three new UK citizens have been sworn-in at ceremonies in West Dunbartonshire.
Elizabeth-Millimo Namalambo Chong Mweetwa Mayanda from Zambia and Piotr Neumann from Poland became UK citizens at a ceremony in the Municipal Buildings in Dumbarton.

Elizabeth initially lived in England where she raised her family before moving to Scotland in 2019.

Piotr has lived in Scotland for a number of years and is raising his family here.

He and his wife now run their own business in West Dunbartonshire.

Deputy Lieutenant Elaine Ferguson welcomed the new citizens and read a message from King Charles.

Also in attendance was Hazel Sorrell, the Deputy Provost West Dunbartonshire.

The third new citizen was Kristin Cooper from Australia, who was sworn-in at a ceremony at the civic centre in Helensburgh.

Elaine Ferguson DL was again in attendance and read a message from the King.

When Kristin first came to Scotland she was employed by the MacLeans on the Isle of Mull and learned about the family’s close links with the Monarchy.

Whilst on the island, she witnessed The Royal Yacht Britannia pass by and sound her horn to the family and all watching her sail by.

Kristin works for Walkers Shortbread who currently hold the King’s Royal Warrant.

She is now married to a Scot and loves everything about the UK.

Fourteen new UK citizens have been sworn in at a ceremony at Kilmardinny House in Bearsden. They came originally from Iraq, Iran, Russia, the USA, New Zealand, Argentina and India.

The ceremony was led by registrar Christine Wilkie and also in attendance was Gillian Renwick, Provost of West Dunbartonshire.

A welcome message on behalf of King Charles was read by Margaret Stewart DL.

New UK citizens from the US, Pakistan and Australia have been sworn in at a ceremony in Helensburgh.

Molly Zieglar, from the USA, Syed Shah from Pakistan and Andrew Dubojski from Australia were welcomed at the ceremony, which was hosted by Registrar, Christina Byrne.

Dunbartonshire Deputy Lieutenant, Professor Elaine Boyd OBE DL read a message of welcome from His Majesty the King.

The recipients were also presented with a commemorative coin from Argyll and Bute Council to mark the event.

Thirteen new UK citizens have been sworn in at ceremonies in Bearsden and Dumbarton.

Eleven people, from China, Iran, Egypt, Canada, India and the USA became UK citizens at a ceremony in Kilmardinny House in Bearsden.

The ceremony was hosted by registrar Christine Wilkie and a welcome message was read on behalf of King Charles by Mark Billington DL.

Gillian Renwick, Provost of East Dunbartonshire, was also in attendance.

At the Municipal Buildings in Dumbarton, two new UK citizens were sworn in.

They come from Uganda and Pakistan.

The ceremony was hosted by Registrar Lynne Bolton and attended by the Deputy Provost of West Dunbartonshire Hazel Sorrell.

Maureen Cummings DL read a message of welcome from King Charles.

Two new UK citizens have been sworn in at a ceremony at the Civic Centre in Helensburgh.

Ekaterina Paliwoda, who is originally from Russia and Lester Washburn Romine, who is from Alabama in the USA, were welcomed by Registrar Christina Byrne, who presented them with commemorative certificates and medals.

Ekaterina lives in Helensburgh and works at Strathclyde University.

Lester is a retired medical doctor who lives in Rosneath.

A welcome message from King Charles was read by Margaret Stewart DL.

Ten new UK citizens have been sworn in at a ceremony in Bearsden.

They originally come from India, Iraq and Australia.

The ceremony, at Kilmardinny House, was led by Registrar Christine Wilkie and attended by the Provost of East Dunbartonshire, Gillian Renwick.

Deputy Lieutenant, Professor Elaine Boyd OBE read a welcome message from His Majesty, King Charles.

A ceremony at the Municipal Buildings in Dumbarton, saw two new UK citizens sworn in - Clarissa Bellina Faylona from Philippines and Sara Fontanive from Italy.

They were welcomed by the Provost of West Dunbartonshire, Karen Murray-Conaghan and Deputy Lieutenant Kenny Grieve, who read a message of welcome from His Majesty, King Charles.

Eighteen new UK citizens have been sworn in at a ceremony in Kilmardinny House in Bearsden.

They originally came from Brazil, Paraguay, Canada, Iran, India and the Philippines.

The new citizens were sworn in by the registrar of East Dunbartonshire Christine Wilkie and welcomed by Provost Gillian Renwick.

Dunbartonshire Deputy Lieutenant Margaret Stewart read a goodwill message from King Charles.

New UK citizen, Nadja-Maurina Korner, who is originally from Germany and who has lived in Dunbartonshire for the past seven years, has been sworn in at a ceremony in the municipal buildings in Dumbarton.

The ceremony was attended by the Provost of West Dunbartonshire Karen Murray Conaghan and Deputy Lieutenant Kenny Grieve, who read a welcome message from King Charles.