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Royal tours to Caribbean ‘should be scrapped unless they address justice’

Edward and Sophie’s Jubilee trip was met with demands for reparations over slavery, and followed William and Kate’s controversial overseas visit.

The Independent UK

Prince Charles may not be known as 'King Charles' when he takes to the throne

In the future, Prince Charles may choose to reign as king under a different name due to the negative connotations surrounding the name 'King Charles' brought on by King Charles I and II

Daily Mirror

The British monarchy's PR disaster

Sorry seems to be the hardest word for the Royals, whose recent tour of the Caribbean was a stark reminder of colonial histories of slavery, exploitation and of indigenous peoples.

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Sign of Things to Come? Royals' Caribbean Tour Hit by Protests

Prince William's trip to the Caribbean was meant to help Commonwealth countries where his 95-year-old grandmother is also head of state celebrate her record-breaking 70 years on the throne. But what were designed to be carefully choreographed photocalls and public appearances for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee did not go…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Five ways the monarchy has benefited from colonialism and slavery

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s tour of the Caribbean for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee has been criticised over the royals’ connection to colonialism and slavery.

The Conversation

Prince William expresses ‘profound sorrow’ at slavery in Jamaica speech

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Evening Standard

William expresses ‘profound sorrow’ at slavery and acknowledges Jamaica’s ‘pain’

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are touring the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

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William and Kate met with slavery protests on 'ill-timed' Jamaica royal tour

The royal couple's arrival to the Caribbean island has been criticised by campaigners and senior politicians.

Daily Record

Kate Middleton and Prince William fly into slavery storm as they arrive in Jamaica

Prince William and Kate Middleton have arrived in Jamaica for the latest leg of their Caribbean tour with calls for them to apologise for the monarchy's role in slavery - with their visit branded "ill-timed" and "ill-conceived"

Daily Mirror

Royal heirs who died before they reigned

Not every hopeful monarch got their chance to ascend the throne, no matter how long they waited

Salon

Londoner’s Diary: ‘BBC blocked black star to play king’s mistress’

DIRECTOR Joe Wright has revealed that the BBC blocked his attempt to cast Sophie Okonedo as Charles II’s mistress in the 2003 period drama The Last King.

Evening Standard

Royal family's favourite dog breeds - and it's not just The Queen's corgis

The royal family have owned hundreds of dogs throughout their reign over Britain - with some breeds making their mark on not only their owners but the entire country

Daily Mirror

Be awake to other meanings of ‘woke’

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The Guardian - UK

What luck for the royals that next to the Tory party they look like paragons of virtue

The House of Windsor is getting off lightly thanks to the antics of the incumbent at No 10

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'In the name of God, go': the history of a speech that has brought down parliament and a prime minister

MP and former cabinet minister, David Davis stood up in the House of Commons recently and told Prime Minister Boris Johnson to resign.

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