Scottish Borders Council organises citizenship ceremonies
ALMOST two dozen people in the Borders became British citizens last year after swearing allegiance to the Queen, figures reveal.
Citizenship ceremonies, organised by Scottish Borders Council, are the final step in the process to full citizenship and being able to obtain a British passport.
Home Office figures show 23 people attended Borders ceremonies in 2019 - but that total represents a drop from 37 the year before.
Participants are asked to make an oath of allegiance to the Queen and pledge to respect the rights, freedoms and laws of the UK.
They are then presented with a certificate of British citizenship and a welcome pack.
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