Harry ‘greatly looking forward’ to Caribbean island tour next month

Prince Harry is “greatly looking forward” to meeting the people of the Caribbean when he tours the region next month, Kensington Palace has said.

Harry is also “honoured” to be representing the Queen when he travels to Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, Guyana, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, and St Vincent and the Grenadines over 15 days starting on 20 November.

His Caribbean island tour will mark the 50th anniversary of independence for Barbados, the 50th anniversary of independence for Guyana, 0 Prince Harry’s tour will begin in Antigua and Barbuda and the 35th anniversary of independence for Antigua and Barbuda.

The Prince paid an official visit to Barbados six years ago in 2010, when he danced the calypso on stage to raise mon- ey at a Haiti benefit concert. It will be his first official visit to the other countries.

A Kensington Palace spokesman said: “Prince Harry holds special memories of his last visit to the Caribbean, and of the warmth, friendliness and sense of fun that comes so naturally to this region. His Royal Highness is greatly looking forward to meeting more of the people who call it home, and for the opportunity during this tour to be visiting some countries for the first time.”

Harry’s tour will begin in Antigua and Barbuda and after a few days he will make a number of day trips to nearby countries.