Memorable moments of Prince Charles’ visit to West Africa

Photo via @ClarenceHouse on Twitter

Gambia

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The first stop of the royal visit was the Gambia. Below are some photos of their arrival:

Photo via @ClarenceHouse on Twitter

Photo via @ClarenceHouse on Twitter

Photo via @ClarenceHouse on Twitter

A very awkward moment in one of Prince Charles’ scheduled engagements in the Gambia was when he visited the Armed Forces Training School in Banjul. While being shown around, a soldier could be seen following him with a parasol to give him some shade from the sun.