They are both expected to come under significant pressure over slave trade reparations.The King and Queen were honoured by a traditional ‘ava’ ceremony on their first full day in Samoa, with the King swapping his usual suit and tie for island dress.

King Charles will deliver an address to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) on Friday. The royal office said as well as attending CHOGM, the King’s programme in Samoa would be supportive of one of the meeting’s key themes, “a resilient environment”, and the meeting’s focus on oceans.

King Charles and Queen Camilla have stepped out in Samoa as their royal tour of Australia and Samoa continues. See photos and catch up on the schedule.