Queen Camilla Makes a Relatable Move as She Explores Antigua’s Coastline
The Queen was spotted acting like a local during one of the community visits.
Queen Camilla embraced ocean vibes in a blue outfit on the second-to-last day in Antigua and Barbuda. The Queen took part in several royal engagements on the island after attending the formal opening of the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) at the National Performing Arts Center. She looked stunning in a blue tunic and white trousers combination. Camilla complemented her outfit with a golden poppy 'remembrance' brooch, a special piece from this tour. As she toured local communities, the Queen was spotted doing a relatable activity.
During their visit to Fort James Beach in Antigua, the King and Queen acknowledged community efforts to safeguard the coastline and marine environment. The beach is located beneath one of the island's oldest coastal fortifications. Camilla joyfully tossed her footwear aside upon entering the beach, opting to go barefoot and embrace the island vibes, while Charles interacted with locals and officials. You can watch it here. Fort James, a popular public beach, is experiencing erosion issues.
The Antiguan government is exploring ways to restore and stabilize the shoreline while ensuring public access and protecting the environment, GEO reported.
Later, Camilla made a brief visit to the Princess Margaret School in St. John's. She was accompanied by Jodie Haydon, wife of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Marie-France van Heel, wife of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Opened in 1955 as Antigua’s first public secondary school, the school is significant in the island’s educational history.
Princess Margaret named it after her, and she inaugurated the institution on February 9, 1955. During her visit, Camilla engaged with students involved in a Commonwealth writing workshop linked to The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition, established in 1883 and recognized as the oldest international writing competition for schools.
Earlier in the day, she had joined the King at the opening of the CHOGM, where Charles made a landmark speech about the 'horrors' of slavery but did not give an apology.
The King will end his nine-day Caribbean tour tomorrow after achieving diplomatic success in the Bahamas and Guyana.
