King Charles III and Queen Camilla Join Antigua for CHOGM Interfaith Service
The King and Queen joined Prime Minister Gaston Browne, religious leaders and members of the community at the St. John’s Pentecostal Church – House of Restoration Ministries for a service centred on prayer, reflection and unity.
By Cory Wayland
A royal presence brought added significance to Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence Day celebrations on Sunday as King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined residents, religious leaders and government officials for a special interfaith service ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026.
The service, held at the St. John’s Pentecostal Church – House of Restoration Ministries, brought together representatives of the religious community and members of the public for an occasion centred on prayer, reflection and unity.
The gathering was hosted by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who welcomed Their Majesties as Antigua and Barbuda marked its 45th anniversary of Independence while preparing to host leaders and representatives from across the Commonwealth.
The service formed part of the programme of activities surrounding CHOGM 2026, which runs from November 1 to 4 in St. John’s.
The royal couple’s attendance also highlighted the Commonwealth's shared connections and the role of faith and community in bringing people together across different nations and cultures.
Their visit comes as Antigua and Barbuda takes centre stage internationally, welcoming representatives of the 56-member Commonwealth for discussions on partnership, investment and shared development priorities.
The gathering marked one of the significant engagements on the King and Queen's programme in Antigua and Barbuda as the country celebrates its independence and hosts one of the Commonwealth's major diplomatic gatherings.
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