The issue of reparatory justice remains an important topic for Caribbean governments and campaigners, many of whom have called for meaningful engagement with Britain and other countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade.
While the King’s remarks acknowledge historical suffering, they do not amount to a formal apology or a commitment by the British government to pay reparations.
Antigua and Barbuda’s role as host of the summit places the country at the centre of discussions about the Commonwealth’s history and its future relationship with Caribbean nations.
