King Charles and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will face protests in Antigua next week during the Commonwealth leaders' summit. Activists are demanding reparations for the transatlantic slave trade, emphasizing that the UK must confront its historical role. Demonstrations will include billboards and a candlelight vigil to honor those trafficked to the Caribbean.
While Burnham has indicated a willingness to engage in dialogue about reparations, he maintains that the UK will not pay them. The summit is seen as a critical moment for Caribbean leaders to push for acknowledgment of historical injustices and to advocate for reparatory justice, despite the UK government's firm stance against reparations.