The Aporia
The Aporia
Jones, T. (2026, October 31). King arrives in Antigua and Barbuda as slavery debate persists. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/charles-the-king-antigua-king-andy-burnham-b1303041.html
Jones, Tony. “King arrives in Antigua and Barbuda as slavery debate persists.” Evening Standard, 31 Oct. 2026, https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/charles-the-king-antigua-king-andy-burnham-b1303041.html.
Jones, Tony. “King arrives in Antigua and Barbuda as slavery debate persists.” Evening Standard, October 31, 2026. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/charles-the-king-antigua-king-andy-burnham-b1303041.html.
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King Charles III began a nine-day tour of the Caribbean on October 27, starting with the Bahamas where he acknowledged "the great suffering of the past," in response to calls for an apology for Britain's role in the slave trade. The trip includes visits to Guyana and Antigua, culminating in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua. Campaigners are urging Charles to do more to address historical links to slavery, warning that his failure to confront this issue could accelerate moves to remove him as head of state in several Caribbean countries. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has signaled a shift in Britain’s stance by saying the UK is open to an apology for its role in the slave trade but has ruled out reparations payments. This visit comes amid increased pressure on the monarchy and government to address historical injustices, with discussions expected to include climate threats facing low-lying islands.
