Bahamas: King Charles acknowledges 'suffering of the past' as Caribbean tour begins
King Charles has arrived in the Bahamas for a nine-day tour of the Caribbean - the first time he has visited the region as monarch.
TL;DR
- King Charles has begun his nine-day tour of the Caribbean in the Bahamas, his first visit to the region as monarch.
- He acknowledged "great suffering and injustices of the past" and discussed the importance of addressing climate change.
- The tour includes visits to memorials and places of reflection to acknowledge the legacy of the slave trade.
- The primary focus of the tour will be on modern partnerships and future opportunities in the region.
- The King will proceed to Guyana to focus on environment and biodiversity, and then to Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).