King Charles and Queen Camilla beam in vibrant new portraits after concluding their autumn tour


The King and Queen were pictured beaming in Antigua and Barbuda, the final leg of their autumn tour, on Sunday, in photos taken by Getty's Chris Jackson


The King and Queen featured in two new official portraits
Eleanor Dye
Eleanor DyeOnline Royal Correspondent
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The King and Queen have featured in two new portraits to mark the conclusion of their autumn tour for 2026. 

Charles, 77, and Camilla, 79, beamed in the photographs, taken on 1 November by Getty royal photographer Chris Jackson in Antigua and Barbuda, the final leg of their Caribbean tour. 

The King wore a pocket square made of the traditional Antiguan and Barbudan Independence Day madras, while his tie was a gift from Barry Humphries’ widow from among his collection.

Meanwhile, Camilla opted for a turquoise chiffon dress by Anna Valentine, with turquoise and diamond earrings from the late Queen’s private collection. She also wore a multicoloured Antiguan beaded bracelet made by a local vendor.

The King and Queen featured in two new official portraits
The King and Queen featured in two new official portraits

The pair appeared in bright spirits, brushing off any apparent mishaps during the tour – including one viral moment when a sudden downpour soaked both royals. 

Their Majesties were both wearing poppies, ahead of the weekend's Remembrance Day events. 

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The portraits were accompanied by a message shared on social media reading: "A shared journey is measured not by the miles travelled but the moments that stay with us. Thank you to all who supported and followed Their Majesties’ Caribbean tour."

King Charles and Queen Camilla beamed for the camera in Antigua and Barbuda
The couple beamed for the camera in Antigua and Barbuda

Charles and Camilla conclude their autumn tour

The royal couple bid farewell to Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday, following a six-day visit. 

Charles also made solo trips to the Bahamas and a state visit to Guyana during his time in the region and much of his tour has been dominated by the issue of slavery reparations and an apology from Britain.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who attended the Commonwealth summit, has made an offer of talks to discuss a slavery apology to nations affected, but has ruled out financial reparations.

Charles and Camilla waved goodbye© Getty Images
Charles and Camilla waved goodbye

In a speech to launch the summit, Charles said the transatlantic slave trade "fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow", but did not offer an apology.

The King, head of the Commonwealth, also praised the "leading role" of the Royal Navy in helping to enforce the end of slavery once abolished.

The final royal event of their stay was a glittering dinner on Tuesday evening for world leaders hosted by the King that followed the opening of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

The couple received a simple ceremonial send-off as the Royal Police Force Band played the British and Antiguan national anthems before the couple boarded the ministerial jet Voyager and gave a salute. 

Charles also inspected a guard of honour, which stood to attention in the hot and humid conditions, before walking up the steps with his wife and waving goodbye.

Charles and Camilla's autumn tour mishaps

While most of the tour went to plan, the King and Queen were soaked by an unexpected rain shower during their Antigua and Barbuda visit as they marked the nation's annual independence parade.

While Camilla made a speedy exit, the King was left throwing his arms in the air and repeatedly asking, "Where's the umbrella?" 

King Charles III attends the annual Independence Ceremonial Parade, marking 45 years of the Antigua and Barbuda's independenc© Getty Images
King Charles mimed an umbrella as the rain fell

There was a brief scramble, and the couple looked slightly damp afterwards. Luckily, they both saw the funny side, as Camilla was seen giggling under shelter, while Charles joked that he was "growing watercress on my trousers".

On Sunday, Antigua's Prime Minister Gaston Browne reiterated his personal wish for Antigua to become a republic and ditch the monarchy, which would remove Charles as head of state.

His comments came within an hour of the King and British Prime Minister Andy Burnham attending a church service celebrating the Commonwealth.

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