Bailiff of Guernsey responsibilities between the Bailiffs and the Lieutenant Governors in Guernsey and Jersey. For the first time the Crown laid down the Bailiff’s precedence over the Governor in judicial affairs and in the States chamber. Until 1813 the position of Bailiff was virtually unpaid, changing when a petition by the then Bailiff, Peter de Havilland was accepted by the Prince Regent. The Bailiff was required to reside in Guernsey and was appointed by either the King or the Warden of the Channel Islands or Guernsey although it was later normal for the Jurats to elect a Bailiff. The appointment is now
Culture of Guernsey 19th-century novelty dance which also remains popular with costumed folklore groups in various parts of Europe. Some traditional folk songs such as "Jean, Gros Jean" and "J'ai perdu ma faumme" have survived. Groups such as "La Guaine du Vouêt" and "Les Dànsaeurs dé L'Assembllaïe D'Guernésiais" perform at events such as "Lé Viaer Marchi". According to Edith Carey (1903), the traditional "chifournie" had disappeared from Guernsey by the mid-nineteenth century. John Ireland settled for a time in Guernsey. Recently, Guernsey has hosted a live music event called Guernsey Live. This music festival has been one of the biggest events in the