King Charles to Address Colonial Legacy During Caribbean Tour
This month, King Charles will address the "darkest days" of colonialism and slavery during his Caribbean tour, as stated by a spokesperson from Buckingham Palace. At 77 years old and currently undergoing cancer treatment, the king will initially visit the Bahamas and Guyana by himself before heading to Antigua and Barbuda with Queen Camilla. In Antigua and Barbuda, he is set to speak at a gathering of Commonwealth heads of government. The itinerary features former British colonies that are now sovereign nations and part of the British Commonwealth. The palace revealed these plans on Friday.
Key facts
- King Charles will acknowledge the "darkest days" of colonial rule and slavery during the tour.
- The tour begins this month.
- Charles will visit the Bahamas and Guyana alone first.
- He will then visit Antigua and Barbuda with Queen Camilla.
- Charles will give a speech at a meeting of Commonwealth heads of government in Antigua and Barbuda.
- Charles is 77 years old and is still receiving treatment for cancer.
- The visited countries are former colonies that are now independent and members of the British Commonwealth.
- A Buckingham Palace spokesman announced the plans on Friday.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Buckingham Palace
- Commonwealth
Locations
- Bahamas
- Guyana
- Antigua and Barbuda
- United Kingdom