King Charles III and Gaston Browne discuss key Commonwealth issues during Antigua visit

King Charles III, and Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Brown, held discussion on the sidelines of the Official Ceremonial Parade of Independence. This year, the island nation marked the 45th anniversary of its independence.

According to information, during the official meeting King Charles III and PM Brown had discussion on four major areas including climate change, trade among Commonwealth countries, reparations and Antigua and Barbuda hosting of Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting CHOGM 2026.

Additionally, the discussion between both diplomats was held after the official Ceremonial parade. The parade was held on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, St George. King Charles III was accompanied by the Queen Camilla and from Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister joined the royal couple along with Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams, government officials and members of the public.

During the parade there were three contingents from Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force, Royal Police Force and youth organisations. Moreover, King Charles III inspected the assembled parade. Even during the inspection King Charles III paused and spoke with selected members of the uniformed services.

As the royal couple concluding their 2026 Royal Tour of the Caribbean at Antigua and Barbuda in participating in the CHOGM 2026. The program officially commenced on Sunday, November 1, 2026 in St. John’s and will conclude tomorrow on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. This year's theme of the program is “Accelerating Partnership and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth.”

Moreover, today Tuesday, November 3, 2026, King Charles III is scheduled to attend the official opening ceremony accompanied by Queen Camilla. During the opening ceremony King Charles III also delivers an address to the CHOGM leaders across the 56 member countries. The royal couple also attended the official CHOGM Dinner with heads of government and other invited representatives.

Notably, King Charles III will also host a reception for newly appointed heads of government.