‘We want a full apology for slavery’: Commonwealth at a crossroads as king heads to the Caribbean
Summary
King Charles is set to visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda before attending the Commonwealth heads of government meeting. Campaigners say the tour could affect the monarchy’s standing in the Caribbean as they press for an apology and reparations for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade; the British government has ruled out both a formal apology and reparations payments.Key Facts
- The nine-day tour is scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
- Charles is expected to give three speeches during the trip.
- The king will follow government advice not to issue a formal apology for Britain’s role in the slave trade.
- Campaigners expect protests and renewed demands for an apology and reparations.
- A UN resolution proposed by Ghana declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity and called for reparatory justice.
- Jamaica has filed a slavery reparations petition to the king, which is due to be heard by the UK Privy Council next March.
- Campaigners have proposed a national truth and reconciliation commission to examine Britain’s role in slavery.
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