{
  "id": 18732375,
  "title": "King and Queen bid farewell to Antigua and Barbuda after six-day visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/king-and-queen-bid-farewell-to-antigua-and-barbuda-after-six-day-visit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T15:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://newarkadvertiser.co.uk/national/king-and-queen-bid-farewell-to-antigua-and-barbuda-after-six-day-visit-173866"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The King and Queen concluded their six-day visit to Antigua and Barbuda with a solemn farewell. Waiting at VC Bird International Airport was Charles’s representative, Governor-General Sir Rodney Williams, who participated in numerous royal engagements alongside the Royal Family. On Tuesday evening, the King hosted a grand dinner for world leaders, following the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.\n\nDuring his tour of the Caribbean islands, Charles focused on the pressing issue of slavery reparations and Britain’s formal apology. Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who also attended the Commonwealth summit, discussed potential talks to address apologies to affected nations, but dismissed the possibility of financial reparations. In his opening remarks, Charles expressed deep sorrow over the transatlantic slave trade, acknowledging the horror it instilled within him, though he refrained from issuing an apology.\n\nThe Commonwealth leader commended the Royal Navy’s pivotal role in enforcing the abolition of slavery, particularly acknowledging the Royal Navy’s efforts to combat slave trade during its protection of colonial sugar colonies. As they prepared to leave, the Royal Police Force Band played both the British and Antiguan national anthems, followed by a ceremonial salute. Charles personally inspected the guard of honor before bidding an emotional goodbye to his wife and the welcoming crowd.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}