King Charles III to address Britain's slave trade role during Caribbean tour, Buckingham Palace says

On October 2, 2026, Buckingham Palace announced that King Charles III will not avoid discussing Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade during his upcoming Caribbean tour. The tour will include visits to the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda, where he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. The announcement comes amid growing calls for reparations from Caribbean and African nations. The British government has ruled out reparations, but the King has previously expressed sorrow over slavery. The visit program will address 'the darkest days of our past' while focusing on the present and future of host nations.