King Charles III to visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda this autumn
Summary
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda in late October and early November. The visits will coincide with the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda on November 1.Key Facts
- King Charles III will start his trip in the Bahamas on October 27.
- The Bahamas is one of 14 countries besides the UK where Charles is the head of state.
- Charles will visit Guyana to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations with Britain.
- Guyana was a British colony, gained self-government in 1966, and became fully independent in 1970.
- The Commonwealth is a group of 56 independent countries with historical ties to Britain.
- Charles is the symbolic leader of the Commonwealth.
- The Commonwealth includes large economies like Australia, Canada, and India, as well as small island nations.
- The Commonwealth leaders meet every two years to discuss cooperation and development.
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