King Charles samples rum made for his Guyana state visit

Culture · First reported 30 Oct, 02:41 · Updated 02:54

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King Charles sampled a limited-edition Guyanese rum at a reception hosted by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, calling it “very good.” His two-day visit is part of a nine-day Caribbean tour and takes place as Guyana marks 60 years of independence and calls for Britain to apologise for slavery and pay reparations.

Charles sampled “Royal Welcome,” a limited-edition rum made by Banks DIH and described by the company’s rum plant executive as more than 20 years old.
The two-day visit opened with a cultural evening hosted by President Mohamed Irfaan Ali, following talks between the two men.
The tour coincides with Guyana’s 60th anniversary of independence and renewed Caribbean calls for Britain to apologise for slavery and provide reparations.

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Key facts

Visit: Two days in Guyana; the first leg of a nine-day Caribbean tour.
Rum: “Royal Welcome,” a limited-edition rum made by Banks DIH and reported to be more than 20 years old.
Occasion: Guyana is marking 60 years of independence from Britain.
Host: President Mohamed Irfaan Ali hosted the cultural evening.