King Charles arrives in Guyana as Bahamas visit declared 'diplomatic success'
Summary
King Charles arrived in Guyana for the second leg of his Caribbean tour after a two-day visit to the Bahamas. His Guyana schedule includes meetings with President Irfaan Ali and events focused on the environment, sustainability and ties with the UK; he will later travel to Antigua and Barbuda for a Commonwealth leaders summit.Key Facts
- Charles arrived in Guyana after leaving the Bahamas on Thursday.
- He is due to meet Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali, and attend a reception marking 60 years of bilateral relations.
- The Guyana visit is expected to focus on the environment, sustainability and growing commercial ties with the UK.
- More than four fifths of Guyana is covered by rainforest, and the country has one of the world’s lowest deforestation rates.
- During his Bahamas visit, Charles referred to the suffering caused by Britain’s role in the slave trade.
- Caribbean nations have renewed calls for Britain to apologize for its role in the slave trade and provide reparations.
- The Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda begins on 1 November and will discuss slavery’s legacy; Charles is due to give a speech as Head of the Commonwealth.
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