King Charles III to acknowledge Britain's 'darkest days' of colonial rule on Caribbean tour
Buckingham Palace says the king will not 'shy away' from addressing Britain's role in slavery during his visit to Commonwealth nations.
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King Charles III will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery during an upcoming tour of Caribbean countries, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said on Friday.
According to the palace, the king will not "shy away" from addressing Britain's historical role in slavery during the trip, which begins later this month.
The king will first visit the Bahamas and Guyana alone, before being joined by Queen Camilla for a visit to Antigua and Barbuda, where he will deliver a speech at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government.
The tour comes amid ongoing discussions within the Commonwealth about Britain's historical ties to slavery and colonialism in the region.
Further details of the itinerary and the content of the king's planned remarks have not yet been released.
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- King Charles III to acknowledge ‘darkest days’ of Britain’s colonial rule during Caribbean tour — The Guardian — World
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