King Charles And Queen Camilla Honor Their Antigua and Barbuda Trip With Rare Photos
During a dinner celebration, Camilla wore a white gown adorned with embroidery of dagger logs, the national flower of Antigua and Barbuda.
King Charles and Queen Camilla spent five days in Antigua and Barbuda as part of the final leg of the monarch's 'Autumn Tour'. Charles tour was also hailed as a diplomatic success. His first stop was the Bahamas, followed by a two-day state visit to Guyana. Camilla joined her husband in Antigua and accompanied him during various official and community events. Their Majesties have returned to the UK, and the palace released two new pictures honoring their time spent in Antigua and Barbuda.
The Royal Family shared them on its official handles. Royal photographer Chris Jackson captured the pictures, which showcase the beaming couple on their first day of royal engagements. In the pictures, Charles and Camilla are seen paying solemn tribute for Remembrance Week by wearing poppies. The King wore a pocket square made from Antiguan and Barbudan Independence Day madras, which referenced the country's 45th Independence Day.
Camilla, meanwhile, chose a multi-colored Antiguan beaded bracelet made by a local artisan. While the King paid subtle tribute to the late Australian comedian Barry Humphries by wearing a colorful tie gifted by his widow. The Queen looked stunning in a custom turquoise chiffon dress by her favorite British designer, Anna Valentine. She completed the look with turquoise and diamond earrings from her private collection.
During a dinner celebrating the summit in St John’s, Camilla wore a white evening gown adorned with embroidery of dagger logs, the national flower of Antigua and Barbuda. In his opening speech at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Charles expressed his horror and sorrow regarding the transatlantic slave trade's legacy but did not apologize. He acknowledged the Royal Navy's significant role in enforcing slavery's abolition.
During their community visits, Their Majesties did not shy away from appreciating the island's rich cultural diversity. They even took part in plogging while inspecting the marine ecosystem projects at St. James Beach. They will next honor the fallen heroes during Remembrance Day.
