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Incredible new photos of King and Queen Camilla released after Australia and Samoa tour

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Stunning new photos of and in Samoa were released on Saturday following their successful four-day state visit.

The royal couple posed on a beach together, Charles in a beige suit and Camilla in a long white top and matching trousers. They were all smiles as they visited a beach in Apia, Samoa on Friday.

The King's visit, which started in , was his first Down Under as monarch, and the Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa was his first as the head of the Commonwealth.

Charles and Camilla left Samoa on a Royal Australian Air Force jet after making a final stop at Siumu Village on Saturday morning for a farewell ceremony, where they were that welcomed them in Sydney eight days prior.

Their Majesties arrived at Faleolo VIP Terminal in a motorcade, briefly greeting Samoa's Deputy Prime Minister, the Minister for Environment, and Police Commissioner under the shelter of umbrellas.

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Earlier in the day, the King expressed his enduring devotion to Samoa, stating to this part of the world".

During a visit to a village twinned with the UK for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Charles was bestowed with the chiefly title of To'aiga-O-Tumua by the village's high chief. He and Camilla were also presented with sacred kava in coconut shells with straws.

"May God bless this kava," the the cup to drink. The chief thanked Charles, saying: "Your papa, Prince Philip, was here, so thank you for making the time. Your royal visit has lifted our house."

Towns near the capital of Samoa, Apia, showed their Commonwealth pride by partnering with all 56 member nations, exhibiting their flags and decking the streets in vibrant national hues.

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Charles remarked: " by the beautiful way in which all the villages have decorated the roadsides, it is something very special about Samoa."

He expressed gratitude towards the local Samoans for their "wonderful generosity" in presenting gifts of food and "other wonderful things" remarking that he and his wife would leave with "special memories of our time here".

The historic royal visit was c that soaked spectators and dignitaries alike during a ceremony that took place just an hour before the couple's departure flight.

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