Charles III will not apologize for Britain's role in the slave trade during a visit to the Caribbean
The monarch will visit the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda at the end of October
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Britain's King Charles III will not make a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the slave trade on his upcoming tour of the Caribbean, following government advice, but will acknowledge the "dark days of the past" in his speeches.
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Why It Matters
The British monarchy faces pressure to accept responsibility for its colonial past and the slave trade.
British King Charles III will not apologize for Britain's historical role in the slave trade during his visit to the Caribbean, the Telegraph newspaper reports, citing a statement from Buckingham Palace.
At the end of October, Karl will visit the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda. He will give a speech in each country. During the visit, he will take part in the summit of the Commonwealth of Nations.
"The King will not shy away from discussing the history of the slave trade during his Caribbean tour, but will not apologize for Britain's role in it," the newspaper writes.
It is noted that the monarch will refrain from apologizing on the advice of the British government. Instead, he will express his commitment to recognizing “the darkest days of our past,” the palace said. The king is also likely to visit memorials to victims of the slave trade and mention it in his speeches.
What to Watch
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Charles III will visit memorials to victims of the slave trade during his tour.
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Open Questions
- How will Caribbean leaders react to the non-apology?
