King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech in Antigua on final leg of Caribbean tour

BBC News Saturday 31 October 2026, 22:56 UTC 1 min read

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The King will deliver a speech to Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

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