King Charles III to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of Britain’s colonial rule during Caribbean tour

King Charles III will address Britain’s historical involvement in slavery during an upcoming visit to Caribbean nations, marking a direct engagement with the legacy of colonialism. Buckingham Palace confirmed the monarch will not avoid the topic, acknowledging the "darkest days" of the empire’s past as part of his tour. The trip begins with stops in the Bahamas and Guyana, followed by a joint visit to Antigua and Barbuda, where he is expected to deliver a speech at a Commonwealth leaders summit. The move reflects growing calls for royal recognition of the UK’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Buckingham Palace say the king will not ‘shy away’ from Britain’s role in slavery when he visits Commonwealth nations later this monthKing Charles III will acknowledge the “darkest days” of colonial rule and slavery while touring Caribbean countries on a visit beginning this month, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Friday.The king will first visit the Bahamas and Guyana alone, followed by a trip to Antigua and Barbuda with Queen Camilla, where Charles will give a speech at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government, the palace said. Continue reading...