Barbados received a surprise visit last week from Princess Anne which sent a clear message of unity from Buckingham Palace.
Anne, 74, completed a weekend visit to Barbados, where she was received by President Sandra Mason and Prime Minister Mia Mottley.
The Princess Royal arrived in Bridgetown to attend the Duke of Edinburgh’s Commonwealth Study Conferences and undertake various engagements with local dignitaries and community members.
Buckingham Palace confirmed the visit through social media on Tuesday, stating: “Thank you to everyone who welcomed The Princess Royal to Barbados this weekend!”
Barbados famously became a republic in 2021 and removed Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state. King Charles, who was then the Prince of Wales, attended the ceremony amid the COVID pandemic.
Princess Anne’s royal visit sent a clear message of unity from the Palace. She met the President and the Prime Minister at a reception at the British High Commission in Bridgetown, which also marked the King’s official birthday celebrations.
Other events saw the royal lay a wreath at the Barbados Military Cemetery, mark the 70th anniversary of the Barbados Olympic Association and visit the Regional Security System and Barbados Defence Force’s Field Medical Hospital.
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