Key facts
- King Charles arrived in Guyana for the second leg of his Caribbean tour.
- Guyana's economy is growing rapidly due to oil discoveries.
- The King's visit to Guyana will focus on the environment, sustainability, and commercial ties.
- The King previously visited the Bahamas, acknowledging the UK's role in the slave trade.
- Caribbean nations are calling for Britain to apologize and offer reparations for the slave trade.
King Charles arrived in Guyana on Thursday for the second leg of his Caribbean tour, following a visit to the Bahamas that Buckingham Palace described as a diplomatic success. The visit to Guyana will focus on environmental issues and sustainability, alongside growing commercial ties between the UK and the South American nation. The King is scheduled to meet President Irfaan Ali and attend a state reception celebrating 60 years of bilateral relations. Guyana, formerly British Guiana, is experiencing rapid economic growth due to oil discoveries made in 2015. The King's tour comes amid renewed calls from Caribbean nations for Britain to apologize for its role in the slave trade and offer reparations. Protesters in the Bahamas held signs demanding reparations, but their presence did not disrupt events. After Guyana, the King will visit Antigua and Barbuda to open a Commonwealth leaders summit.