After making waves with his new girlfriend Meghan Markle, Prince Harry has left his love as he embarks on a two-week royal tour of the Caribbean.
On Sunday, November 20, the 32-year-old arrived in Antigua to kick off the trip.
Marking the beloved royal’s second time in the tropical sub-continent, Harry is in the Caribbean for the 35th Anniversary of Independence in Antigua and Barbuda and the 50th Anniversary of Independence in Barbados and Guyana on behalf of his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.
Expected to join in on the celebrations is Barbadian superstar Rihanna!
Harry will visit seven countries in total, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados and Guyana.
“Prince Harry holds special memories of his last visit to the Caribbean, and of the warmth, friendliness and sense of fun that comes so naturally to this region,” a spokesperson for Kensington Palace said in a statement.
“His Royal Highness is greatly looking forward to meeting more of the people who call it home, and for the opportunity during this tour to be visiting some countries for the first time.”
“This visit will allow Prince Harry to experience more of the unique and individual cultures and traditions of these special Commonwealth Realms and countries. His Royal Highness is grateful to have the chance to visit nations that play such important roles in the Commonwealth, and have extended such warmth to his family for many years.”
Click through to catch on all the wonderful moment from Captain Wales’ tour of the Caribbean!
Three days into his tour, and Prince Harry is already rolling up his sleeves.
He planted trees to mark the dedication of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.
Looking slightly confused, the canopy was launched last year as a unique network of forest conservation initiatives, involving all 52 countries of the Commonwealth.
Chatting to local school kids.
The 32-year-old chuckles at the youths.
The students are from Holy Trinity Primary School.
The beloved royal put his kitchen skills to test at the Sir McChesney High School in Barbuda.
Say CHEESE!
Cuddles for the fifth-in-line-to-the-throne.
Prince Harry last visited the island when he was 12, along with his big brother and late mum Princess Diana.
Royal secrets!
The previous night, Prince Harry was left rather uncomfortable after Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne teased Prince Harry about his “honeymoon” with Meghan Markle.
“I understand that there may be a new addition to the royal family very soon. I am told that there may be a princess and I just want to say that should you make the decision to honeymoon – then Antigua and Barbuda want to welcome you.”
Antigua put on a show for the Prince.
Prince Harry joked that he needed the PM to join him when taking snaps with the beauty queens.
Touchdown! Prince Harry arrived at VC Bird International Airport in Antigua, flying a commercial British Airways flight.
Harry was greeted by the Governor General His Excellency Sir Rodney Williams.
The former military man’s visit to the Caribbean marks the 35th Anniversary of Independence in Antigua and Barbuda and the 50th Anniversary of Independence in Barbados and Guyana.
“Prince Harry has been looking forward to this tour for many months. He was honoured when his grandmother The Queen asked him to represent her in these seven countries.”
Looking dashing Captain Wales!
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