King Charles discusses slavery legacy at Commonwealth summit in Caribbean

King Charles has spoken about the suffering caused by slavery during a visit to the Caribbean in early 2024. He said it was "only right" to recognise the pain and injustice that people experienced in the region and elsewhere. He made these comments in the Bahamas at the start of his tour.

Commonwealth leaders have agreed to discuss the legacy of slavery at their summit in Antigua and Barbuda. The summit brings together 56 nations, most of them former British colonies. Caribbean nations had asked for reparations to be included on the agenda.

However, Buckingham Palace said Charles would not make a formal apology or offer financial compensation during the tour. Calls for Britain to pay reparations have grown louder across the Caribbean in recent years.