- King Charles III is embarking on a nine-day tour of the Caribbean, which includes visiting The Bahamas, Guyana, and attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
- The trip takes place amid mounting calls from Commonwealth figures and Caribbean leaders for the King to formally apologise for Britain's role in slavery.
- The UK Government maintains its position against offering financial reparations or a formal apology, with ministers advising the King accordingly.
- Buckingham Palace stated the tour will acknowledge historical atrocities while primarily focusing on modern partnerships and future priorities.
- The King has previously described the transatlantic slave trade as an appalling atrocity that forever stains history.
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