# King Charles acknowledges 'shameful' aspects of historic slave trade

> King Charles visits Demerara slave rebellion site, acknowledges 'shameful' colonial legacy.
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- Published: 2026-10-30T17:06:18+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.