World3 sources
King Charles's Caribbean Tour Amid Calls for Slavery Apology
- King Charles is set to embark on a nine-day Caribbean tour, visiting three countries.
- Campaigners warn that the tour could accelerate moves to remove him as head of state unless he addresses the monarchy's historic role in slavery.
- The king will confront calls for reparations and apologies for the UK's colonial past during the tour.
- The meticulously-planned visit is considered the biggest risk of King Charles's reign.
- The tour includes attending the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.
Articles (4)
The Guardian·
‘We want a full apology for slavery’: Commonwealth at a crossroads as king heads to the Caribbean
The New York Times·
What Is the Commonwealth? What to Know as King Charles Hosts Meeting in the Caribbean
The New York Times·
King Charles Faces High Stakes Test With Caribbean Tour
BBC News·
Why the King's Caribbean tour could be 'biggest risk of his reign'