King Charles Participates in Traditional Kava Ceremony During Samoa Visit
King Charles has engaged in a significant cultural tradition in Samoa, partaking in a ceremonial beverage known as kava, derived from the root of a local plant. During this visit, he was honored with the title of “high chief” of the Samoan archipelago.
Accompanied by Queen Camilla, King Charles is on a three-day official visit to Samoa ahead of the highly anticipated Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting taking place in the island nation. As the symbolic head of the Commonwealth, the monarch’s visit highlights the importance of cultural exchange and diplomacy within the region.
