King Charles discusses slavery legacy at Caribbean Commonwealth summit

King Charles III visited the Caribbean in late October 2026 to meet Commonwealth leaders. He travelled to the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda between October 27 and November 4. During the trip, he said that slavery had caused great suffering, but he did not formally apologise. Caribbean nations have been pushing for reparations, which means financial payments or the return of cultural objects taken in the past. This issue was discussed at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. The Commonwealth Secretary-General said these conversations were necessary. However, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK does not support reparations. Charles had spoken about his personal sorrow over slavery at a similar meeting in 2022.