King Charles and Queen Camilla have concluded a 10-day royal tour of Australia and Samoa with an affectionate farewell.
The King and Queen concluded their trip with a traditional Awa ceremony, held in the village of Sumu. daily mail reported. King Charles, who was awarded the honorary title “To’aiga-o-Tumua,” seemed genuinely touched by the warm welcome he received during his visit.
“I will always be loyal to this part of the world and hope I live long enough to come back and see you again,” King Charles told the crowd. “I promise you we will take away the memories of our time here Very special memories. We thank you for the wonderful gift.”
While some outlets suggested that Queen Camilla was photographed laughing and crying during the event, others noted that both the King and Queen were extremely emotional.
Meanwhile, the village chief tells Charles (via daily mail), “Your dad Prince Philip is here and so is your brother. So thank you for taking the time. Your royal visit really brightens up our house.”
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King Charles shared his cancer diagnosis with the world in February. Since then, reports have emerged that the king’s cancer treatment is progressing well.
When King Charles went on an international royal tour while undergoing cancer treatment, he traveled to Australia and Samoa with two doctors.
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During the farewell ceremony, King Charles told attendees (via UK News ), “We were so impressed by the beautiful way all the villages decorated their roadsides, it’s something very special in Samoa.”
this daily mail According to reports, King Charles and Queen Camilla’s royal tour was extremely successful. “[Charles’] Buckingham Palace viewed the trip to Australia and Samoa as a huge test of his rule and it exceeded all expectations,” they reported.
The outlet also noted that the Queen has been a key supporter of the King following his cancer diagnosis. “At Queen Camilla’s urging, he spent some time reading a ‘great’ new book,” daily mail reported. “The king’s relationship with his wife is closer than ever. Courtiers say the couple are an ‘extraordinary match’ and she has always been ‘real’ to him.”
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