King Charles confirms he will discuss legacy of slavery at Commonwealth summit

The Guardian World Wednesday 28 October 2026, 00:07 UTC By Natricia Duncan Caribbean correspondent 1 min read

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King’s tour of Caribbean comes amid renewed calls from Commonwealth nations for Britain to engage in reparation talksKing Charles has confirmed that he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders as he begins his Caribbean tour. The king arrived in the Bahamas to a ceremonial welcome and attended a youth rally at Clifford Park, the site where the country officially gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1973.

King’s tour of Caribbean comes amid renewed calls from Commonwealth nations for Britain to engage in reparation talks

King Charles has confirmed that he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders as he begins his Caribbean tour.

The king arrived in the Bahamas to a ceremonial welcome and attended a youth rally at Clifford Park, the site where the country officially gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1973.

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King Charles confirms he will discuss legacy of slavery at Commonwealth summit

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