King and Queen release photos from Caribbean Commonwealth tour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 16:29 · Archive

New photographs show the King and Queen wearing tributes to Antigua and Barbuda during their official visit.

Buckingham Palace has released photographs marking the end of the King and Queen's autumn tour of Antigua and Barbuda. Both are wearing poppies in the images, taken by Chris Jackson, in honour of Remembrance Day. Their clothing features multiple tributes to the host nation. The King's pocket square is made from traditional Antiguan and Barbudan Independence Day madras, whilst Camilla wears a multi-coloured Antiguan beaded bracelet made by a local artisan, hidden beneath her sleeve.

The King's colourful tie was a gift to the monarch from the widow of Australian comedian Barry Humphries, taken from his collection. Camilla's turquoise chiffon dress is by British designer Anna Valentine, with turquoise and diamond earrings from her private collection. During an earlier dinner to celebrate the summit, Camilla also wore a white evening gown by Anna Valentine with embroidery of dagger logs, the national flower of Antigua and Barbuda.

The couple spent six days on the official visit to attend the opening of a major Commonwealth summit. During the trip, the King addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, speaking about the transatlantic slave trade. He said it 'fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow' but did not offer an apology. He also praised the 'leading role' of the Royal Navy in helping to enforce the end of slavery once it was abolished.

How it is being reported

• Charles and Camilla pay tribute to Antigua and Barbuda in newly released photosTheir clothing features a number of subtle nods to the Caribbean nationThe Independent · 5 Nov, 16:03
• New photos of King and Queen show nod to host nation Antigua and BarbudaThe images were taken during the royal couple’s official trip.Evening Standard · 5 Nov, 15:27

In this story: King Charles III · Queen Camilla · Antigua and Barbuda · Barry Humphries · Anna Valentine · Chris Jackson

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