A slavery reparations campaigner has branded the Earl and Countess of Wessex’s “British oligarchs” and said he was “disappointed” their visit to Grenada was cancelled. Edward and Sophie postponed their trip to Grenada – meant to be part of a seven-day tour of the Caribbean to mark the Queen’s 70-year reign. Campaigners had hoped to deliver a plan for reparations and discuss the topic face to face, although a meeting was never set up. The negative response to the royal visit comes after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge encountered protests demanding reparations during their tour of the region in March. The connections between the royal family and slavery continued with Charles II, who encouraged the expansion of the slave trade.

Source: The Times April 23, 2022 19:04 UTC