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King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour

King and Queen to visit the Caribbean in autumn tour

Summary

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit several Caribbean countries from October 27 to November 4, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, and Guyana. The trip will focus on celebrating the people, cultures, and nature of the Commonwealth nations.

Key Facts

  • The visit is planned for late October to early November and will last eight days.
  • The King and Queen will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
  • King Charles III last visited the Caribbean in 2021 when Barbados became a republic.
  • During his previous visit, he spoke about the history of slavery in the Caribbean.
  • The King has visited Antigua and Barbuda in 2017, Guyana in 2000, and the Bahamas in 1973.
  • Earlier this year, he visited Bermuda, which is a British overseas territory where he is also the head of state.
  • The trip follows his recent state visit to the United States.
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