- King Charles and Queen Camilla were caught in a sudden, five-minute torrential downpour upon arriving at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium in Antigua for celebrations marking the island's 45th anniversary of independence.
- The King maintained good humour after being handed an umbrella, light-heartedly quipping that he had started growing watercress on his trousers before continuing his military inspection of service personnel on the pitch.
- The royal visit coincided with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua, where discussions were expected to focus on fostering prosperous Commonwealth partnerships and addressing Britain's historical role in slavery.
- During a special Commonwealth service attended by political and sports figures, Anglican Bishop Ernest Flemming emphasised that true partnerships require mutual respect, fairness, and meaningful inclusion of smaller states in decision-making.
- Barbados prime minister Mia Mottley welcomed the offer of dialogue regarding a slavery apology, while the Prime Minister expressed sorrow and regret for historic suffering while ruling out financial reparations.
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