King Charles III to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of Britain’s colonial rule during Caribbean tour
Summary
King Charles III will visit several Caribbean countries from October 27 to November 4, including the Bahamas, Guyana, Antigua, and Barbuda. During his trip, he will openly recognize the harmful impact of Britain’s colonial rule and slavery while meeting local people and attending official events.Key Facts
- King Charles III will tour the Bahamas, Guyana, Antigua, and Barbuda in late October to early November.
- He will acknowledge the “darkest days” of Britain’s colonial history and slavery during his visit.
- Charles remains head of state in the Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda, though this is mostly ceremonial.
- The visit includes a speech at a Commonwealth leaders’ meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Guyana is a republic and Charles will visit on its 60th independence anniversary; Antigua and Barbuda mark 45 years of independence.
- The UK government does not support calls for slavery reparations made by a Jamaican delegation.
- Charles previously called slavery an “appalling atrocity” in a 2021 speech in Barbados.
- The visit will focus on current local culture, future opportunities, and meetings with people like cricket players and rainforest conservationists.
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