Ahead of the royal visit of Britain’s King Charles III, the Guyana Police Force has announced major traffic restrictions in several parts of the city.

The King is expected to arrive in Guyana on Thursday for a two-day visit as part of his Autumn Tour of the Caribbean.

In a statement today, the Guyana Police Force explained that the traffic restrictions will affect several major roadways and intersections, particularly in the vicinity of State House, the War Memorial at Eve Leary, the Promenade Gardens, the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, the Umana Yana, the Stabroek Market and the Kingston Seawall.

Traffic restrictions will be applied to several surrounding streets for the various event venues.

The Force said it is seeking the cooperation and understanding of all road users to ensure public safety and the smooth flow of traffic during this historic state visit.

The British Monarch is returning to Guyana after 26 years. He last visited Guyana in February 2000, while he was still a Prince.

His visit over the next two days will see him meeting with the country’s political leaders, members of the indigenous community, and young scientists and environmentalists.

King Charles will first meet with President Ali at State House on Thursday, and the two will attend a state reception in the gardens of State House with representatives of communities in Guyana to celebrate the 60-year strong bilateral relationship between the UK and Guyana.

On Friday, the King is scheduled to attend a reception with British businesses in Guyana and other local stakeholders to hear about their partnerships and investment in the country.

As Patron of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), The King will also join members of the Guyanese community, including veterans, at the Georgetown (Rabbit Walk) Memorial where wreaths will be laid to commemorate the shared loss and sacrifice of British, Guyanese and Commonwealth forces.

A meeting with the National Toshaos Council and a tour of the Georgetown Botanical Garden are also the agenda for Friday.

Importantly, the King will also meet young Guyanese people from environmental clubs taking part in activities focused on sustainability and conservation. His visit will coincide with the Global Biodiversity Alliance Conference.

The King’s final engagement in Guyana will take place along the seawall of Georgetown where he is expected to meet participants from the Wilton Park Commonwealth Sustainable Cities Initiative Dialogue, to learn about the practical steps being taken towards sustainable urbanisation ahead of CHOGM 2026.

From Guyana, King Charles will travel to Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM)

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) will take place from the 1st to 4th November in the capital of Antigua, and will bring together leaders from the 56 Commonwealth countries, as well as representatives from business, civil society, and youth organisations.

In a statement today, the British High Commissioner to Guyana, Joseph Fisher said the King’s visit will highlight the many connections between the peoples of Guyana and the United Kingdom, and the shared interests that bring the two countries together.

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