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King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit

Royal tour of Caribbean comes as poll suggests majority support among younger Britons for dialogue on slavery reparations

King Charles has confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders as he begins his Caribbean tour.

The king arrived in the Bahamas on Tuesday to a ceremonial welcome and attended a youth rally at Clifford Park, the site where the country officially gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1973.

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© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

King Charles to discuss legacy of slavery with Commonwealth leaders at summit

Royal tour of Caribbean comes as poll suggests majority support among younger Britons for dialogue on slavery reparations

King Charles has confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders as he begins his Caribbean tour.

The king arrived in the Bahamas on Tuesday to a ceremonial welcome and attended a youth rally at Clifford Park, the site where the country officially gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1973.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

© Photograph: Ben Stansall/PA

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