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King Charles Sips Royal Rum in Guyana
30 Oct
Summary
- King Charles tasted a special 20-year-old rum named 'Royal Welcome'.
- He declared the Guyanese rum 'Very good!' after a sip.
- This event occurred during his nine-day Caribbean tour.
During his visit to Guyana, King Charles was presented with a special tasting of "Royal Welcome" rum, a limited-edition liquor crafted by Banks DIH. This unique rum, aged over 20 years, was offered to the monarch at a cultural reception in Georgetown. The King sampled the drink, noting its quality with a "Very good!" pronouncement.
This experience was a notable moment during his broader nine-day Caribbean tour. The visit included prior stops in The Bahamas and was scheduled to conclude in Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth leaders' summit, where Queen Camilla would join. Earlier in his tour, the King acknowledged the historical "great suffering and injustices" in the region, a statement made amidst calls for reparations.
The King's engagement with the Guyanese rum highlights his willingness to participate in local customs during royal tours. His previous engagements have shown a similar openness to tasting local beverages, such as during a brewery visit where he made a lighthearted remark about consuming drinks.
