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

Source: The Guardian World - Published: 27 Oct 2026 09:00

Campaigners say tour could hasten Charles’s removal as head of state unless he does more to confront monarchy’s historic role in slave tradeKing 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...