'Blimey! That packs a punch!' says Camilla after trying Caribbean rum

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Robert Jobson21 March 2019

The Duchess of Cornwall was left shocked when she knocked back a shot of powerful St. Vincent rum - and admitted it packed a real punch.

Camila had been perusing some local craft stalls set up in a local school when some flavoured rums caught her eye.

She said to vendor Michker Edwards: 'I might have to try one. Is it very strong? Does anybody else want to try?'

She selected a passion fruit flavour - which was 45 per cent alcohol content.

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are visiting a number countries as part of their Caribbean Tour.
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As she took a sip of the spirit - served straight with no ice - her eyes widened and she exclaimed: 'Blimey! That packs a punch!'

However, she was not put off and immediately went to try some rum punch on another stall. She appeared to enjoy this slightly more and encouraged those around her to try it too.

Prince Charles visits the Botanical Gardens during a visit to St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
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In the market the prince and Duchess were reunited.

A group of young girl guides were very excited - but appeared to think they were meeting the queen.

One asked Camilla: 'Queen Elizabeth, do you have a castle?'

The Prince of Wales during a visit to Kingstown Market.
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After Camilla appeared to put them straight, the unimpressed group moved on to Prince Charles.

'Where's the Queen, I don't get it,' one said to him.

'She's not here I'm afraid,' replied a bemused Prince Charles.'

One man got a bit overexcited and started shouting at Prince Charles, 'We want to take you to the beach!'

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