Caribbean seeks reparations as King Charles begins tour
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 04:31 · Archive
King Charles III is beginning a nine-day Caribbean tour as islanders demand slavery reparations and greater independence.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are beginning a nine-day Caribbean tour this week, with Charles expected to visit the Bahamas on Tuesday. The tour comes as islanders are seeking slavery reparations from Britain, a formal apology for its role in the slave trade and greater independence from the former colonial power.
The Bahamas remains a Commonwealth realm, along with six other Caribbean nations that recognise Charles as their king and head of state. Charles last visited the archipelago in July 1973 as a prince, when he granted the Bahamas independence, ending 300 years of British rule. During this visit, he is scheduled to visit Clifford Park, where the archipelago's flag was raised for the first time more than half a century ago.
Niambi Hall Campbell-Dean, chair of the Bahamas National Reparations Committee, said the visit raises important questions about the monarchy's role in the Caribbean. The committee stated: 'Schools emptied of children who will stand in the sun and wave for the Crown that has taken everything from their ancestors and comes back smiling.' Campbell-Dean questioned: 'Why do we still have a king? What does this person really represent to us? Why is he coming and how will that benefit us?'
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- Caribbean seeks reparations and questions role of monarchy before King Charles III visitsThe royals are coming, and the Caribbean wants to be heard.Clickorlando · 26 Oct, 04:11
- Caribbean seeks reparations and questions role of monarchy before King Charles III visitsThe royals are coming, and the Caribbean wants to be heard.News4Jax · 26 Oct, 04:11
In this story: King Charles III · Queen Camilla · Bahamas · Britain · Niambi Hall Campbell-Dean · Bahamas National Reparations Committee
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