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What a night! A preview of tonight’s dinner for Commonwealth heads of government thrown by the King features breathtaking Caribbean produce with a Buckingham Palace twist. From the table mats made by local artisan ‘Sexy Sue’ to the ‘Commonwealth 56’ cocktail made from hibiscus gin and Buckingham Palace honey and a and local black pineapple tart tatin 😋
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And look who got to try out the ‘Commonwealth 56’ cocktail. Cheers! 🥂
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Looks like British PM Andy Burnham was having a bit of a joke with the Master of the Household about his cricket fall at the dinner tonight….
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The King poked fun at ‘umbrella-gate’ tonight, saying he would be an "umbrella for you all" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders. Fair play to him! ☔️
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A white marocain evening dress embroidered with a Dagger Log - the national flower of Antigua - by Anna Valentine, with diamond and gold earrings and a gold necklace, all from HMQ’s own private collection, at the Commonwealth dinner in Antigua tonight. His Majesty is wearing a black tie, miniature medals, order of merit neck order and the Garter Star.
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Queen Camilla has kicked her shoes off on the beach in Antigua as she and the King visit Fort James Beach, a public beach which lies below one of Antigua’s oldest coastal fortifications, The King and Queen will recognise community-led action to protect Antigua and Barbuda’s coastline and marine environment.
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King Charles says 'shameful' transatlantic slave trade 'fills my heart with horror' - but insists 'we cannot change the past' in speech to Commonwealth leaders in Antigua | Daily Mail Online dailymail.com/news/article-1…
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The King has met Andy Burnham for the first time since the Prime Minister’s comments about Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade sparked a row on the eve of the King’s appearance at aT CHOGM. The two men met at a Commonwealth Business Forum held at the appropriately named Sticky Wicket, a bar and restaurant alongside a cricket ground. The monarch was also presented with a Formula E helmet, carrying the logo of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, a gift from Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E - the first all-electric racing championship.
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The King brushes off last night’s storm clouds to learn more about the troubling history and legacy of slavery mol.im/a/16259241
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As Queen Camilla dashed for the stands (pre arranged) the King was forced to gesticulate for an umbrella and got soaked as he inspected the troops.
Cheers for King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, as he arrives for the Antigua and Barbuda annual Independence Ceremonial Parade at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, marking 45 years of the country’s independence - and then the heavens opened!
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Cheers for King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, as he arrives for the Antigua and Barbuda annual Independence Ceremonial Parade at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, marking 45 years of the country’s independence - and then the heavens opened!
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The King and Queen leave church in Antigua escorted by Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and his wife, Lady Sandra.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive for church in Antigua this morning and are greeted by the Governor General and his wife, Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Sandra Williams.
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HMQ is wearing a turquoise chiffon dress by Anna Valentine, with turquoise and diamond earrings from HMQs private collection. Her Majesty is also wearing a multicoloured Antigua beaded bracelet made by a local vendor. His Majesty’s pocket square is made of the traditional Antiguan and Barbudan Independence Day madras.
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