Palace says Charles will repeat slavery remarks on tour
By The BriefBrief
Palace officials say King Charles III will reiterate previous comments describing slavery as an “atrocity that forever stains our history” during his Caribbean tour, but will stop short of apologizing. His visits to the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda come amid renewed calls for Britain to apologize and pay reparations for its role in the slave trade.
WHO:Palace officials
WHAT:Palace officials said King Charles III will reiterate his previous comments describing slavery as an atrocity during his Caribbean tour, without apologizing.
WHEN:Reported Oct 28, 2026 at 7:49 PM ET
WHERE:Caribbean
WHY:Renewed demands for a British apology and reparations over the country's role in the slave trade prompted scrutiny during the tour.
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