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The King and Queen of England recently bid farewell to Samoa after their four-day state visit to the island country. During their final day, King Charles III and a teary-eyed Queen Camilla were honored in a heartfelt farewell ceremony that captured the vibrant spirit of Samoan culture.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the farewell ceremony during their royal tour to Australia and Samoa in Apia, Samoa on October 26, 2024 | Source: Getty Images
Rain poured down heavily as the couple arrived for the event. Shielded under umbrellas, Charles and Camilla made their way along a damp red carpet to a stage that was decorated with colorful woven mats and fresh floral garlands.
Queen Camilla and King Charles III arriving for the farewell ceremony. | Source: Getty Images
The King, who received the honorary title of To’aiga-o-Tumua of the village of Siumu, and the Queen were then seated on large golden thrones and welcomed with words of honor by village elders dressed in traditional attire.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla with Samoan locals and officials. | Source: Getty Images
During the farewell, the royals observed an “ava ceremony,” which is an ancient rite involving the preparation of a drink from the ava plant. In a solemn moment, the specially prepared concoction was presented to Charles in a polished coconut shell, which the senior royal graciously accepted and sipped from.
King Charles III | Source: Getty Images
Amid these cultural exchanges, villagers braved the rain, performing for the royals in a series of dances and presentations.
One highlight of the farewell was a dynamic war dance demonstration, where dancers wielded flaming sticks — a sight that left the royals both captivated and amused.