King Charles III to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of Britain’s colonial rule during Caribbean tour

King Charles III will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery during a Caribbean tour from October 27 to November 4. He will visit the Bahamas and Guyana alone, and then Antigua and Barbuda with Queen Camilla. At a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, Charles will give a speech. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson stated the King will not "shy away" from Britain's role in slavery, echoing his past remarks on the "appalling atrocity." The palace indicated the King's commitment to acknowledging past wrongs and addressing enduring inequalities. The UK government has previously rejected calls for slavery reparations. The tour will also focus on the present and future of the visited nations.

King Charles is scheduled to embark on a Caribbean tour beginning this month, during which he will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery. A Buckingham Palace spokesman confirmed this plan on Friday. The itinerary includes visits to the Bahamas and Guyana, with King Charles traveling alone for these initial stops. He will later be joined by Queen Camilla for a trip to Antigua and Barbuda. While in Antigua and Barbuda, King Charles is expected to deliver a speech at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government. The 77-year-old monarch is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.