The King said farewell to Bermuda after a busy few days celebrating the island, the people and its culture.
Charles spent his final day learning about an ambitious UK Space Agency project to track space debris and open the new Great Bay Coast Guard Station.
A guard of honour formed by the Royal Bermuda Regiment was waiting at the bottom of the plane’s steps when he arrived at LF Wade International Airport in the east of the island.
Also waiting was a small group of dignitaries to bid farewell to their royal visitor, including David Burt, premier of Bermuda.
On Friday evening, the King attended a garden party at Bermuda’s Government House and said to guests: “I am told to my amazement it is also the first time in Bermuda’s 400-year history that the islands have received a reigning King.
“I am terribly sorry it has taken so long!”
Charles trod a short length of red carpet to talk to the leading figures from Bermudan life, who included the commissioner of police Darrin Simons and leader of the opposition Ben Smith.
Just as he approached the step, Charles made a detour and joined assembled police motorbike outriders, security personnel and other officers for a large group photo.
Their British equivalents protecting the King had organised the gesture and, wearing sunglasses, the King posed and chatted briefly with the men.
After climbing the steps, Charles turned and waved as the tour ended.
