King Charles begins Caribbean tour as reparations calls grow in The Bahamas
King Charles began an eight-day Caribbean tour in The Bahamas, where he acknowledged the suffering caused by the historic transatlantic slave trade. His remarks address growing calls for Britain to apologise and provide reparations, while the issue risks overshadowing the visit.
The 77-year-old arrived in Nassau on Tuesday and received a ceremonial welcome before attending a youth rally, where some protesters called for reparations. He is due to visit Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, with the Queen joining later in the week. The British government rejects financial compensation, and the King is not expected to offer an apology or payment.
In short
- Charles acknowledged the suffering caused by slavery.
- Reparations demands are a backdrop to his Caribbean tour.
- He is visiting The Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “King Charles arrives in The Bahamas as he kicks off Caribbean tour amid demands from Commonwealth nations for slavery reparations – and monarch ‘won’t shy away from shameful past’”.