HAVANA, Cuba – After a morning visit to the Molecular Immunology Center in Havana, the visit to Cuba came to an end for Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, on Wednesday afternoon.
The heir to the British throne and his wife arrived Sunday. They met with Eusebio Leal, the Old Havana historian, before having dinner with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel. They had a busy Monday learning about the baroque architecture of the cathedral and other historic buildings.
During their stay, their Royal Highnesses drove a 1953 MG, sat on a park bench next to the statue of The Beatles' John Lennon, attended a gala at the Alicia Alonso Theater, and visited a cafe at Plaza Vieja. They drank Cuban coffee, mojitos and rum.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, grinds sugar cane during a visit to a paladar called Habanera, a privately owned restaurant on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images They met Cuban choreographer Carlos Acosta, who danced for the Royal Ballet and will direct the Royal Ballet of Birmingham in 2020. They also met cuentapropistas , dancers, boxers, farmers, students, musicians, engineers and even British expats.
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, visits the organic farm 'Finca Marta' on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images Their busy agenda did not include one meeting with any of the opponents of the Communist regime or with human rights activists.
The United Kingdom wants a closer economic relationship with Cuba. On Tuesday, Prince Charles visited a utility-size solar energy project awarded by Cuba's Electric Union to Hive Energy Ltd., a UK corporation with a subsidiary in Cuba.
The subsidiary, Mariel Solar , began the constructio of 50 Megawatts of photovoltaic solar power generation station in late November at the port of Mariel's special economic development zone. According to Hive Energy's CEO, Giles Redpath , once the plant reaches is fully operational by the end of this year, it will help reduce Cuba’s dependency on foreign oil.
Prince Charles' 13-day Caribbean tour will end with a visit to the Cayman Islands.
PHOTOS OF CUBA VISIT
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales grinds sugar cane during a visit to a paladar called Habanera, a privately owned restaurant on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, grinds sugar cane during a visit to a paladar called Habanera, a privately owned restaurant on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall is shown historical artifacts at the first floor museum at Palacio de los Capitanes Generales on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales visits the museum at the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend a reception at the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall enjoy a mojito as they visit a paladar called Habanera, a privately owned restaurant on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)
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HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend a reception at the Palacio de los Capitanes Generales on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during a visit to the National Equestrian Centre on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall visits the National Equestrian Centre on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend a gala cultural performance in the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend a gala cultural performance in the Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Jane Barlow - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is seen on a tour of Mariel Solar Park and Biomass Harvesters on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is seen gardening on a tour of the organic farm 'Finca Marta' on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is seen petting a dog on a tour of the organic farm 'Finca Marta' on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is seen on a tour of the organic farm 'Finca Marta' on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is seen on a tour of the organic farm 'Finca Marta' on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales is seen on a tour of the organic farm 'Finca Marta' on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall receives from the Cuban presidents wife Señora Lis Cuesta, a doll for her granddaughter while attending a community dance event on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Her Royal Highness visited a community dance group in their new space to see dance classes and performances, particular salsa. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall attends a community dance event on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Her Royal Highness visited a community dance group in their new space to see dance classes and performances, particular salsa. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall watch a dance performance as they visit Areito EGREM Recording Studios on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales meets local bikers at a British Classic Car event on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall take a tour during a British Classic Car event on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at a British Classic Car event Tuesday in Havana, Cuba. Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at a British Classic Car event on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at a British Classic Car event on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 26: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive at a British Classic Car event on March 26, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall watch a performance during a visit to the Acosta Dance Company on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles Prince of Wales talks to owner Josephine Nandes as he visits a barber shop during a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles Prince of Wales talks to Alvin Quinano from Florida as he visits a barber shop during a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales climbs out of the ring during a visit to Rafael Trejo Boxing Gym, where he will view a training session and meet boxers, including young students on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles Prince of Wales talks with history guide Eusebio Leal during a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall meet dancers during a visit to the Acosta Dance Company, where they watched two performances on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall receives a kiss on her hand during a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall during a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson - Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall with historian Eusebio Leal (C) during a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talk with history guide Eusebio Leal during a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 25: Prince Charles Prince of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall talk with history guide Eusebio Leal during a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
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Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, takes a guided tour of Old Havana on March 25, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Hatzel Vela/Local 10 News)
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HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 24: Cuban soldiers during a wreath laying ceremony at the Jose Marti Memorial on March 24, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images,)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 24: Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Jose Marti Memorial on March 24, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Arthur Edwards - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 24: Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall arrive in Cuba on March 24, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images,)
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HAVANA, CUBA - MARCH 27: Prince Charles, Prince of Wales grinds sugar cane during a visit to a paladar called Habanera, a privately owned restaurant on March 27, 2019 in Havana, Cuba. Their Royal Highnesses have made history by becoming the first members of the royal family to visit Cuba in an official capacity. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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