In pictures: Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visit Cuba

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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have made history by becoming the first members of the Royal Family to visit Cuba in an official capacity.

The couple landed in Havana on Sunday. Here are a few highlights from the three-day visit.

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Shortly after arriving, Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Jose Marti Memorial.

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A wreath was laid for Cuba's national hero, the poet Jose Marti.

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Prince Charles and Camilla were greeted on Havana's Revolution Square near an image of the revolutionary hero Ernesto "Che" Guevara.

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An honour guard smiles before the welcome ceremony for the royal couple.

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The national flag of Cuba was paraded alongside Britain's Union Flag.

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Prince Charles and Camilla met young dancers during a visit to the Acosta Dance Company in Havana.

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The royal couple watched a number of performances during their visit.

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Prince Charles attended a welcome ceremony at the Palacio de la Revolucion with Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel.

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President Miguel Diaz-Canel held talks with Prince Charles at the Palacio de la Revolucion, seat of the government in Havana.

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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, with women in traditional Cuban clothing during a tour of Old Havana.

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Prince Charles visited a barber shop. The owner Josephine Nandes asked if he wanted a trim, but he politely declined.

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The royal couple visited children at the Muraleando community project, in Havana.

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