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October 26, 2026
Charles’ Caribbean tour opens amid calls for slavery reparations and independence
- The Bahamas remains a Commonwealth realm, and Charles is scheduled to visit Tuesday as the country debates its ties to the Crown.
- In Guyana, Charles is expected to meet President Irfaan Ali, who has said a formal apology for slavery should follow the king’s recognition of its harms.
- Jamaica, which is pursuing a move toward becoming a republic, is not on the tour itinerary.
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- Caribbean questions role of monarchy before King Charles III visitsOct 26, 2026 at 4:11 AM · AP
- King Charles Faces High Stakes Test With Caribbean TourOct 27, 2026 at 4:01 AM · NYT