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Camilla Goes Barefoot for Beach Clean in Antigua
4 Nov
Summary
- Queen Camilla joined beach litter picking barefoot in Antigua.
- King Charles expressed shock at 71 bags of litter collected.
- The royals promote coastal cleanup and history awareness.
Queen Camilla embraced a barefoot approach while joining a beach cleanup initiative in Antigua and Barbuda, during her tour with King Charles. The royal couple participated in collecting litter from Fort James Beach.
During their visit, they engaged with Jennifer Meranto, founder of the Adopt a Coastline movement, which focuses on cleaning local beaches. Queen Camilla received a bracelet made from recycled materials, complementing her attire.
King Charles expressed surprise at the significant amount of litter already collected. He also delivered a landmark speech acknowledging the profound sorrow and horror the Crown feels regarding the transatlantic slave trade's historical impact on the region.
Queen Camilla joined the tour later, reportedly to manage the effects of the intense Caribbean heat, and will attend major Commonwealth summit events alongside the King.
