King Charles arrives at Chogm in Antigua and Barbuda
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Their Majesties the King and Queen have arrived at Antigua and Barbuda’s National Performing Arts Centre for the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.The event signals the formal start of the leaders’ segment of the Chogm summit.
Upon arrival, the royal couple were greeted by Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams and Lady Williams.
Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey was also present for the meeting.
Queen Camilla is wearing a sapphire blue embroidered tunic top and white palazzo trousers.
Both pieces were created by Anna Valentine, one of Her Majesty’s favourite designers.
The ceremony brings together heads of government, foreign ministers and senior dignitaries from across the Commonwealth nations.
Proceedings are set to take place inside the venue’s auditorium.
A fanfare will open proceedings inside the auditorium, followed by the playing of the Antiguan and Barbudan national anthem and a brief prayer.
The Antigua and Barbuda Choir and Orchestra are set to deliver a performance as part of the programme.
Speeches will follow from several figures, including Antigua and Barbuda’s foreign affairs minister, who heads the Chogm Taskforce, the host nation’s prime minister, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, and Samoa’s deputy prime minister and finance minister.
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The King will subsequently deliver an address to the assembled Commonwealth leaders and dignitaries.
Following his speech, heads of government and the Secretary-General will join him on stage for an official group photograph.
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