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King Charles III can't escape Britain's role in slavery as he tours Caribbean nations

Facing demands that Britain apologize and pay reparations, palace officials say Charles will reiterate previous comments that slavery was an "atrocity that forever stains our history," while stopping short of an apology.

King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit

Royal tour of Caribbean comes as poll suggests majority support among younger Britons for dialogue on slavery reparations

King Charles has confirmed 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 on Tuesday 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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© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

King Charles says Harry and Meghan are ‘private citizens’ amid U.K. return

8 September 2026 at 17:08
A letter sent to senior government officials said the couple — who gave up their royal duties and moved to California more than six years ago — will not undertake royal duties.

King Charles says Harry and Meghan are ‘private citizens’ amid U.K. return

8 September 2026 at 17:08
A letter sent to senior government officials said the couple — who gave up their royal duties and moved to California more than six years ago — will not undertake royal duties.

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