BASSETERRE – His Royal Highness Prince Henry (Harry) of Wales touched down to a red carpet welcome on Sunday at the VC Bird International Airport in Antigua aboard a British Airways commercial flight as he begins his 15 day Royal Visit of several Caribbean countries.
These including St Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados and Guyana.
Prince Harry, 32, was met by His Excellency the Governor General Sir Rodney Williams and Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda Gaston Browne. His welcome included a Caribbean Band and Members of the Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force while he inspected a Guard of Honour.
A highlight of Prince Harry’s visit will be participation in the 35th Anniversary of Independence in Antigua and Barbuda and the 50th Anniversary of Independence in Barbados and Guyana.
While in Antigua and Barbuda, His Royal Highness will engage in a Youth Sports Festival at the Sir Vivian Stadium showcasing Antigua and Barbuda’s national sports, and how these can empower and engage young people.
Prince Harry’s next stop will be St Kitts and Nevis on November 23.
As His Royal Highness moves on to other Caribbean island on his Royal Tour, one of the highlights will be a Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert in Barbados on November 30, which will feature the best of Barbadian talent, from singers and dancers, to orchestras, icons and celebrated entertainers, one of whom will be Rihanna. (PR)