King Charles lll and Queen Camilla Parker wrapped up their visit to Samoa in true royal fashion—with smiles, garlands, and a splash of rain! Despite a slippery welcome, the royal duo posed on a drenched red carpet with umbrellas in hand. The King also scored a new honorary title, “To’aiga-o-Tumua,” while seated on golden thrones, as locals cheered on them.
The rain didn’t stop the party mode! King Charles and Camilla watched the energetic ‘ava ceremony, a cultural tradition that involves sipping a special plant brew from a polished coconut shell. The villagers carried out the event despite the weather, handing the royals ceremonial swords. To top it off, they witnessed a fiery war dance with performers using flaming sticks.
A VERY colourful farewell to Samoa for King Charles and Queen Camilla today! #StateVisitSamoa pic.twitter.com/mMaoBISvu4
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) October 25, 2024
With this visit having concluded, King Charles is set to continue his cancer treatment back in the United Kingdom. Despite health concerns, the monarch is getting back into the royal spotlight with this dazzling overseas visit through Australia and Samoa, a first since his diagnosis.
