LONDON, England, Feb. 15, 2019 — The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit six Caribbean countries and one Overseas Territory from March 17 – 29, 2019, including the first official visit by a member of The Royal Family to Cuba, it was announced today.
Their Royal Highnesses’ visit to St Lucia, Barbados, St Vincent and The Grenadines, St Kitts and Nevis and Grenada will celebrate the Monarchy’s relationship with these Commonwealth Realms. Furthermore, at the request of the British Government, Their Royal Highnesses will also visit Cuba to highlight the growing bilateral relationship with the U.K. and showcase some of the cultural links between the two countries. Their Royal Highnesses will also visit the British Overseas Territory of The Cayman Islands to celebrate its place within the British family.
The tour will begin in St Lucia on 17th March, where The Prince of Wales will be guest of honour at an event to mark the country’s 40th anniversary of Independence, following a welcome to the island by The Governor General and The Prime Minister. The Prince of Wales will later attend a reception for guests from across the island.
On Tuesday, March 19, Their Royal Highnesses will undertake a number of engagements in Barbados, including a parade and wreath laying at The Cenotaph in Bridgetown. His Royal Highness will then have the chance to visit the oldest synagogue in the western hemisphere, which was recently restored with the help of The Barbados National Trust. The Prince will attend a demonstration on the island’s hurricane preparedness mechanisms and meet teams involved in responding to recent natural disasters across the region. His Royal Highness will also learn more about the work that The Prince’s Trust International has been doing locally. https://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/press-release/prince-wales-and-duchess-cornwall-will-visit-st-lucia-barbados-st-vincent-and
