King Charles arrives in The Bahamas as he kicks off Caribbean tour amid demands from Commonwealth nations for slavery reparations – and monarch ‘won’t shy away from shameful past’

The King received a warm welcome in The Bahamas tonight ahead of what could prove to be a bumpy autumn royal tour.

With growing demands for a formal apology and reparations for Britain’s role in the historic transatlantic slave trade, Charles, 77, arrived in the capital, Nassau, where he was given a full ceremonial welcome as head of state.

Stepping off the British government’s official Voyager plane, His Majesty looked sprightly and smiling, dressed in a beige summer suit, tie and sunglasses, as he walked down the steps to be greeted at Lynden Pindling International Airport by a selection of dignitaries.

After disembarking,

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