‘We want a full apology for slavery’: Commonwealth at a crossroads as king heads to the Caribbean

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Campaigners say King Charles’s upcoming Caribbean tour could intensify calls in some Commonwealth countries to remove him as head of state unless he addresses the monarchy’s role in slavery. The nine-day visit includes the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, alongside the Commonwealth heads of government meeting.

Campaigners say tour could hasten Charles’s removal as head of state unless he does more to confront monarchy’s historic role in slave trade King Charles’s upcoming Caribbean tour could accelerate moves to remove him as head of state in several countries unless he does more to confront the monarchy’s historic links to slavery, campaigners have warned. The king will embark on a nine-day tour on Tuesday, visiting the Bahamas and Guyana before travelling to Antigua and Barbuda, and will attend the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (Chogm). Continue reading...