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King Charles acknowledges 'shameful' aspects of historic slave trade
King Charles visits Demerara slave rebellion site, acknowledges 'shameful' colonial legacy.
In brief
King Charles visits Demerara slave rebellion site, acknowledges 'shameful' colonial legacy. King Charles acknowledged the 'shameful' aspects of Britain's historic slave trade during a visit to the site of the 1823 Demerara Slave Rebellion in Guyana. Originally reported by Dailymail.
King Charles visits Demerara site
King Charles paid a solemn visit to the scene of one of the bleakest episodes in Guyanese history on Friday.
Demerara Slave Rebellion of 1823
The rebellion saw up to 13,000 enslaved men and women refuse to work across 60 sugar estates in British Demerara-Essequibo.
Brutal suppression
Governor John Murray declared martial law, leading to up to 500 deaths and dozens executed or hanged.
King's acknowledgment
Charles acknowledged the 'shameful' aspects of British history during his visit to the site of the rebellion.
Guyana's relationship with UK
Guyana is Britain’s most significant trading partner in the Caribbean, with President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali keen to focus on the future.
Protesters' demands
Protesters demanded reparations, stating colonialism may have ended but Guyana remains under its 'neo-plantation' form.
King meets veterans
Charles met Donald Grant, 99, who will celebrate his 100th birthday next week on November 3rd.
King meets children
Charles asked children if they had given up homework for the day, saying they were 'excited' to be there.
King's Foundation work
The King's Foundation is assisting with Georgetown's reimagining as a 'Garden City' with sustainable urban planning.
Indigenous Tashaos meeting
Charles met with indigenous Tashaos chiefs, learning about forest conservation and carbon credit financing.
Royal Welcome rum
The King enjoyed a specially blended 'Royal Welcome' rum at a reception hosted by Guyana's President.
King's next move
Charles will fly to Antigua for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, the last stop of his Caribbean tour.
The one thing
King Charles acknowledged the 'shameful' aspects of Britain's historic slave trade during a visit to the site of the 1823 Demerara Slave Rebellion in Guyana.