King Charles dances at Junkanoo parade in the Bahamas

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 13:15 · Archive

King Charles joined dancers at a Junkanoo parade in Nassau during his Caribbean tour.

King Charles danced at a Junkanoo parade held in his honour in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, during his Caribbean tour. The King shook maracas and danced alongside performers while wearing a light-coloured suit, brown tie and sunglasses.

The Junkanoo parade features elaborate floats, costumes and feathered headdresses. It is traditionally held in Nassau on Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Footage of the King's dance moves attracted attention on social media, with observers commenting: 'Go on, Your Majesty!' and 'Your Majesty living his best life!'

King Charles arrived in the Bahamas on Tuesday as part of a nine-day tour of the Caribbean. He is also scheduled to visit Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda during the trip, with Queen Camilla accompanying him. The King will lead the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda from 1 to 4 November. Buckingham Palace said the visit would address Britain's historical relationship with the region, including the transatlantic slave trade.

How it is being reported

• Watch as King Charles busts out unexpected dance moves during tripKing Charles III busted out some unexpected dance moves during his tour of the Caribbean.Malvern Gazette · 29 Oct, 12:45
• Watch as King Charles busts out unexpected dance moves during tripKing Charles III busted out some unexpected dance moves during his tour of the Caribbean.Worcester News · 29 Oct, 12:45

In this story: King Charles III · Queen Camilla · Bahamas · Nassau · Guyana · Antigua and Barbuda · Commonwealth

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