King Charles III and Queen Camilla will embark on an eight-day tour of the Caribbean from 27 October to 4 November, focusing on the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. The trip will also include visits to the Bahamas and Guyana, aiming to celebrate the communities, cultures, and natural heritage of the Commonwealth nations. This marks the first royal visit to the Caribbean since 2021, when the King visited Barbados to witness its transition to a republic. The 2021 visit included a speech acknowledging the historical atrocity of slavery, while the 2017 trip followed Hurricane Irma and Maria's devastation in Antigua and Barbuda. The monarch has previously visited Guyana (2000) and the Bahamas (1973), with a recent Atlantic crossing in May for a state visit to Bermuda. The tour underscores the UK's diplomatic ties and cultural connections within the Commonwealth, reflecting the King's ongoing role in fostering international cooperation and solidarity.