King's Caribbean tour will not shy away from 'darkest days of our past'
Summary
King Charles will visit several Caribbean countries in late October, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, and Guyana. During the trip, he is expected to address the history of the transatlantic slave trade but is not expected to apologise or offer reparations, according to the UK government.Key Facts
- The King's Caribbean tour starts on October 27 and lasts eight days.
- The visit includes the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Caribbean countries, including Jamaica, are asking for an apology and reparations for slavery.
- The UK government has not advised King Charles to apologise or offer compensation.
- King Charles has previously expressed "personal sorrow" for the UK's role in slavery.
- Jamaica plans to present a petition asking the King to refer legal questions about slavery to a UK court.
- The palace says the tour will focus mostly on the present and future of the Caribbean nations.
- The UK describes the transatlantic slave trade as "abhorrent" but opposes paying reparations.
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