Thursday 1 December 2016

Rihanna cuts a stunning figure as she celebrates Barbados independence with Prince Harry

A dress fit for royalty! Rihanna cuts a stunning figure in frilly pastel frock as she celebrates Barbados independence with Prince Harry

  • Prince Harry, 32, is nearing the end of his 15-day tour of the Caribbean
  • Singer helped Rihanna toast 50 years of independence in Barbados 
With her pale blue summer frilly summer frock and bright yellow heels, Rihanna certainly looked glamorous enough to spend the day in the company of royalty.
Celebrating 50-years of independence for her native Barbados, the 28-year-old singer spent much of the day at events with Prince Harry, who is touring the Caribbean.
Rihanna, who is rumoured to be newly single after her split from Drake, wore her long black hair in a tight ponytail, teamed with a silver necklace and oversized coordinating earrings. 
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Blue beauty: Rihanna cut a stunning figure in a pastel sleeveless dress following her meeting with Prince Harry on Wednesday
Blue beauty: Rihanna cut a stunning figure in a pastel sleeveless dress following her meeting with Prince Harry on Wednesday
Looking positively demure compared to her normal raunchy stagewear, the singer had clearly enjoyed spending time with the royal following their meet and greet in the afternoon.
A smartly-dressed Harry was attending the Prime Minister's Toast to the Nation at St Ann's Fort where the pair were pictured shaking hands.  
The visit marked the royal's tenth day of his two week official visit to the Caribbean.
Mellow yellow: Rihanna teamed her blue dress with bright heels and a matching manicure 
Mellow yellow: Rihanna teamed her blue dress with bright heels and a matching manicure 
Barbadian beauty: Rihanna stunned in a pale blue V-neck dress and gold bangles, with her long hair tied back into a ponytail
Barbadian beauty: Rihanna stunned in a pale blue V-neck dress and gold bangles, with her long hair tied back into a ponytail


Later, the songstress joined the royal for a Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert at the Kensington Oval Cricket Ground on Wednesday night.
With his visit to Barbados coming to an end, Harry looked determined to make the most of his evening with the Diamonds singer.
The royal looked dapper in a pair of wine coloured chinos which he paired with a navy shirt for the event. 
Harry looks delighted to be introduced to the songstress at an event marking 50 years of Barbados' independence on Wednesday
Harry looks delighted to be introduced to the songstress at an event marking 50 years of Barbados' independence on Wednesday
A smartly-dressed Harry was attending Prime Minister Freundel Stuart's Toast to the Nation at St Ann's Fort where the pair were pictured shaking hands
A smartly-dressed Harry was attending Prime Minister Freundel Stuart's Toast to the Nation at St Ann's Fort where the pair were pictured shaking hands
And the singer changed into a voluminous pleated cream dress as the pair joined the Prime Minister of Barbados Freundel Stuart.  
Harry subsequently took to the stage to deliver a message from The Queen congratulating Barbados on their anniversary, which read: 'Prince Philip and I send our warmest wishes to the Government and the people of Barbados.
'Our countries have a shared history, shared values and an affection which continues to bind us.' 
Prince Harry and Rihanna appeared to be fast friends as they attended the Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert at the Kensington Oval Cricket Ground
Prince Harry and Rihanna appeared to be fast friends as they attended the Golden Anniversary Spectacular Mega Concert at the Kensington Oval Cricket Ground
Keen not to miss out on the festivities, the Queen herself sent out a tweet from the Royal Family's official Twitter account which read: 'On this day of celebration, I send my congratulations to you on your Golden Jubilee of Independence.' 
The meeting comes after a busy morning for the prince, who earlier shared his caring side as he chatted to sick children at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown following a last-minute change of schedule.
As well as chatting to staff and young patients, Harry thanked health workers for working over Independence Day, a national holiday.
Harry and Rihanna smartened up as they joined Prime Minister of Barbados Freundel Stuart.
Harry and Rihanna smartened up as they joined Prime Minister of Barbados Freundel Stuart.



Prince Harry and Rihanna mark 50 years of Barbados independence

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The Queen  sent out a tweet from the Royal Family's Twitter account which read: 'On this day of celebration, I send my congratulations to you on your Golden Jubilee of Independence'
The Queen sent out a tweet from the Royal Family's Twitter account which read: 'On this day of celebration, I send my congratulations to you on your Golden Jubilee of Independence'
He was seen cooing over a newborn baby and also spent time talking to a young girl who was bed-bound and trapped into a nasal cannula.  
Harry is nearing the end of his 15-day tour of the Caribbean which has so far taken him to St Kitt's and Nevis, Grenada and St Lucia. He will finish in Guyana with a special visit to the country's President David Granger.
His trip coincides with Barbados' 50th year of independence as well as the 50th Anniversary of Independence for Guyana, and the 35th Anniversary of Independence for Antigua and Barbuda. 


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