rince Charles and Camilla become first British royals to visit communist Cuba. A historic moment for both countries

Prince Charles and Camilla have arrived in Cuba for a historic visit which will see them celebrate cultural ties between the UK and the Communist state.
Charles and Camilla's official trip to Cuba will be a first by members of the monarchy and comes after the couple's tour of five Commonwealth Caribbean countries where the Queen is head of state.
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall were welcomed by officials after touching down at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana in an RAF Voyager plane from Barbados.
They have attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Jose Marti monument and were pictured standing in front of an image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, a well known figure of the Cuban Revolution.
The couple started their four day visit by laying a wreath at the memorial for Cuba's national hero, the essayist and poet Jose Marti.
Charles walked behind two soldiers who held a large floral tribute made of roses and laid it at the stone landmark.
He touched it briefly before taking a few steps back and standing in silent contemplation.
Flags were also flown during the welcoming ceremony.
The couple will be joined in Cuba by Commonwealth minister Lord Ahmad, showing the importance the government places in developing ties with Cuba.
A spokesman for the royal couple said: "Their Royal Highnesses are looking forward to experiencing the culture and meeting the people of Cuba."
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The royals as they touched down at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana(Image: AFP/Getty Images)

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The royal couple as they arrived (Image: REUTERS)

At a Havana recording studio, Charles and Camilla will meet members of the Buena Vista Social Club.
The group became worldwide celebrities when their 1997 album was a surprise global hit and Grammy award-winner.
Other highlights of the Cuban trip will include the couple meeting the owners of the famous vintage cars still running in Havana, although these will be British classics.
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Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall stand near an image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara(Image: REUTERS)
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Charles lays a wreath at Revolution Square in Havana 
"A historic moment for both countries."

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