In Pictures: King dons sunglasses and takes to the waters on Bermuda visit

2 May 2026 • 3:46 AM MYT
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In Pictures: King dons sunglasses and takes to the waters on Bermuda visit

The King was bathed in sunshine and took to the waters in Bermuda as he basked in the acclaim of what was perceived to be a successful visit to the United States.

Charles flew to Bermuda on Thursday evening after concluding his state visit to the US and inspected an honour guard on his first full day in the British overseas territory.

In a busy day, he chatted with yachtsmen, a dance troupe and took to the sea with the Coast Guard.

The King waves to well-wishers during a ceremonial welcome (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Wire)The King at King’s Square (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Wire)The King walks in the Palmetto Forest during a visit to Trunk Island’s Living Classroom, an initiative to enrich young people’s understanding of the island’s ecosystem (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)The King cuts a cake to mark the centenary of the Bermuda Aquarium Museum (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)The King speaks to members of the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)The King greets members of the public outside the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club (Suzanne Plunkett/PA) (PA Wire)

His visit to the US came at a time of tension between the UK and its long-time ally.

However, on his first day in Bermuda any political issues were overshadowed by the more usual routine of engagements and walkabouts.

The King boards a ferry in Hamilton (Suzanne Plunkett/PA) (PA Wire)The King arrives in Sandys Parish, Bermuda (Suzanne Plunkett/PA) (PA Wire)The King with members of the National Gombey Dance Troupe (Ian Vogler/Daily Mirror/PA) (PA Wire)The King speaks to the winner of the Commonwealth Baton Relay design competition (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)The King during a visit to the National Museum of Bermuda, at The Keep Yard on Ireland Island (PA) (PA Wire)The King meets young sailors as he visits Spirit of Bermuda, a locally renowned replica tall ship (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire)The King takes a trip on a console boat during a visit to the Royal Bermuda Regiment Coast Guard (Chris Jackson/PA) (PA Wire) Read More

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