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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall went today to the fifth leg of their Caribbean flash tour – and received a warm welcome from the West Indies.
The couple are in Grenada, where they will learn more about local agriculture and the history of cocoa and spice production on the island.
Charles and Camilla are currently participating in a 12-day marathon tour of the area. They traveled to six countries in 12 days and embarked on about 50 engagements, although they are both seventy years old.
They have already traveled to St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis and will become tomorrow the first British royals to ever visit Communist Cuba during a historic visit to four days.
Prince Charles donned a pair of stylish sunglbades during an official welcome ceremony in Grenada today, where soldiers dressed in navy blue pants and a jacket white hailed
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall went today to the fifth leg of their Caribbean flash tour – and received a warm welcome from the West Indies. Camilla was wearing a nice umbrella with her
The couple will learn about local agriculture and the history of cocoa and spice production on the island
Charles and Camilla seem to have had a rough time on their last trip. We saw Camilla wearing a pouch with cherries on it.
They have already traveled to St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Barbados, St. Kitts and Nevis and will tomorrow become the first British royals to visit Communist Cuba during a four-day historic visit .
Prince Charles greets the soldiers who welcomed him and Camilla, descending from the plane and lined a long red carpet
The Prince of Wales, Lady Cécile Grenada, Governor of Grenada, marvels in front of the Palace of Grenada
Camilla (left and right) is radiant at the official reception ceremony, wearing a cream dress adorned with pearls.
Camilla speaks and shakes hands with Lilly De Silva Lee, whose father, Simon, went to school with her husband, Prince Charles.
Prince Charles (right) chats with a nun (left) while others watch during the royal tour that is taking place today
The couple enjoyed many activities during their trip, including shopping, a chocolate tasting and a dance show.
Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales (in front of the center), Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall (2nd on the left) and Governor General Cécile Grenada (3rd on the left) pose for a group photo in front of Parliament.
Camilla hinted that she and her husband might even be tempted to try their luck at salsa.
The tour is being undertaken at the request of the British government to strengthen and enhance diplomatic, political, economic and cultural ties in the region.
This is also seen as an important validation of Prince's confirmation last year that he will inherit his mother, the Queen, from the role of Commonwealth leader.
Each of the five islands visited to date is part of the family of nations, which will badume an even more crucial role for the UK after Brexit and whose Queen's Head is still the British Kingdom.
Camilla and Charles crossed the area and Camilla had to put up her parasol (left). Later in the day, Charles looked (right) at a planted tree
Camilla chats with one of the store's employees while she buys items in a green and yellow tote bag while Charles (right) chats with Lily De Silva, his father, Simon, is went to school with him.
Each of the five islands visited up to now is part of the family of nations, which will play an even more crucial role for the UK after Brexit.
The tour is being undertaken at the request of the British government to strengthen and enhance the diplomatic, political, economic and cultural ties of the region.
The Governor General, Dame Cecile Grenada, welcomed the couple before taking her to the new Parliament Building in St George & # 39; s.
Pictured: a banner welcoming Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall to Grenada on the occasion of an official ceremony with the Prime Minister
Dancers dressed in the national colors of Grenada surrounded by a bunting during their day-to-day visit
Upon their arrival at the Maurice Bishop International Airport of Grenada, the couple was greeted by the Governor General, Dame Cecile Grenada, before being driven to the new Parliament Building in St George's. .
Later, they will attend a welcoming ceremony and reception with Prime Minister Keith Mitchell at the Parliament Building in Grenada.
The Prince will also plant a tree at Government House and will enjoy a visit to his wife at the Chocolate House, where they will have the chance to enjoy a brief visit, tasting and lunch. Try a sip of "Cocoa Tea", a traditional tea. chocolate style drink.
They will also enjoy the sound of steel pan musicians and dancers at a local spice market and visit a booth selling Nut-med – a nutmeg pain cream – and jams, jellies and syrups. made from the nutmeg fruit.
The Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, attend a meeting with Prime Minister Keith Mitchell and Grenadian Governor General Cécile Grenada during their visit
The Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, sign a gold book next to the Governor General of Grenada, Cecile Grenada
Prince Charles of Great Britain meets with the National Swim Team, made up of young people from Grenada, while he visits Parliament
Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall looks at a woman dressed in a beautiful blue duck egg dress making straw hats during the Parliament tour.
Stilt artists perform for the royal couple while others play drums and dance in the streets
Prince Charles today met the daughter of an old school friend during the trip, while his wife was sourcing local crafts.
Camilla borrowed money from her co-workers to purchase a beautiful peabad print pouch costing 80 ECD – £ 22 – from Pure Elegant Designs and a buyer of colorful prints costing 100 ECD – £ 28 – from Nutmeg Design Company – and natural sponges thrown for free.
Meanwhile, the prince looked touched, eight-year-old Lily da Silva Lee, handing him a postcard of the island and telling him that his father, the journalist Simon Lee, was there. Gordonstoun's pupil and that they appeared together in a production of Macbeth.
"I remember him!" Exclaimed the prince.
"Please, give him my greetings. What is he doing now?
"It was great!" Said Lily, who was with her mother Anna Levi. "Can I meet Meghan Markle now?"
Prince Charles of England shakes hands with Victoria Cross recipient, Sergeant launches Johnson Beharry, who presents his medals
A general view of Grenada where Charles and Camilla will embrace local sites and cultures during their visit
Camilla was able to buy some of the hats she saw being made during the tour and which included traditional motifs.
Camilla samples some of the local fashion trends, including an orange and purple hat as well as a red and orange patterned dress.
The couple visited a chocolate factory and tasted some of the local delicacies. They tasted the chocolate of pretty wooden pots
We talked to the couple throughout the chocolate making process and were shown how to grind the cocoa beans themselves
It's delicious! Charles seems to indicate that he loved chocolate, while a sign behind it is written: "Keep calm and eat Grenadian chocolate".
Tasty! Camilla bites into chocolate that she tasted at the Grenada chocolate factory
Later, the couple went to the Chocolate House, where they tasted high quality chocolate tea and Grenadian chocolate.
They were greeted at the Granada Chocolate House by "The Chocolate Educator", Magdalena Field.
While Charles nodded as he heard the story of chocolate making. Camilla's eyes fell on the dozens of chocolate bars on display and she chose a selection to buy.
Charles had to gently tap on his wife's shoulder to encourage him to move on to the next to see the next selection of desserts and truffles carefully crafted.
Charles joked, "They are all very good to you, I'm sure!"
"Did you make it all yourself, even chocolate gold?
They were given cocoa tea to try, but seemed surprised by the bitter taste.
Camilla was not too enthusiastic, but Charles seemed to be a big fan and asked to finish his too, which he did quickly.
They then received a selection of chocolate samples, which they greatly appreciated.
The flavors included charcoal-roasted beans, darkened with bee pollen, sea salt, nutmeg and spices.
Camilla was particularly seduced by the variety of bee pollen, while Charles was very fond of spiced milk chocolate, claiming that this deal was particularly appreciated, according to staff.
The couple also met local cocoa bean producers.
Charles seemed impressed and asked, "Do you cultivate all this?"
He asked what time of year was best for growth.
A special chocolate picture book was presented to the couple, "We told her grandchildren so that they could follow," as well as a colossal basket full of treats. .
Charles glanced at the chocolate liquor, jokingly, "Maybe I'll have to taste it back!"
The couple received another huge bag of chocolate to bring home for the queen.
Full of smiles! The performers looked happy as they prepared to dance for Charles and Camilla as the audience watched them from the sides.
Charming! Charles seems pleased with the dancers as he and Camilla walk side by side during the performance
Dancers dressed in colorful dresses of orange, green and pink play for Charles and Camilla during their visit
They also went to a farmers' market where they tasted delicious vegan canapes, offered by the Silversands Hotel and the local Renegade rum punch.
Charles and Camilla seemed delighted to be greeted by dancers in colorful costumes and waders at the sound of a fanfare band.
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