King Charles holds talks with Bermuda leader after meeting Donald Trump in US

Dorothy Reddin
Fri, 01 May 2026 20:33:37 +0000

King Charles III met with Bermuda's Premier David Burt on Friday, extending his overseas engagements following the conclusion of his American State Visit.

The monarch's choice to continue working rather than return home has, according to commentators, reflected his resolute commitment to royal duties.

Since taking the throne three and a half years ago, the King has maintained a remarkable pace of work despite receiving a cancer diagnosis during that period.

His decision to visit the British Overseas Territory rather than head straight back to Britain demonstrates what Myers describes as a determination "to keep on, keeping on."

The reception awaiting the King in the aptly named King's Square stood in stark contrast to more contentious royal visits elsewhere in the Caribbean.

Thousands of locals and tourists packed the square, greeting Charles with enthusiastic cheers, applause and waving flags as he arrived for his official welcome.

Young children stretched out their hands, hoping for a royal handshake, with one exclaiming excitedly: "He shook my hand!"

The monarch appeared genuinely taken aback by the turnout, repeatedly raising his hands in surprise at the crowds who had gathered.

Well-wishers presented him with posters, books, flowers and various gifts, though one person did faint, likely due to the heat rather than overwhelming emotion.

This visit to Bermuda offers the King a markedly different atmosphere from the political pressures of Washington.

During that trip, he navigated the complexities of Anglo-American relations amid tariff threats and Middle Eastern tensions.

The British Overseas Territory presents none of the challenges faced during the 2022 Waleses' tour of the Caribbean, which was marked by protests and demands for reparations.

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Bermuda's relationship with the Crown remains notably stable.

A 1995 independence referendum saw 74 per cent vote against separation, and no similar ballot has been proposed in the three decades since.

The King's programme here will focus on traditional royal engagements rather than political controversy.