英国国王查尔斯三世近日正式开启为期九天的加勒比海访问行程，首站抵达巴哈马 1。在当地举行的青年集会上，国王明确承认了过去的“巨大苦难”，并指出巴哈马当地文化是“诞生于黑暗之中”的 1。尽管查尔斯三世未回避殖民遗产这一敏感议题，但依据白金汉宫声明及英国政府既定立场，他在此次访问中并未就奴隶贸易向相关国家道歉或提供赔偿 1。此次行程旨在纪念历史并为即将举行的英联邦政府首脑会议（CHOGM）做准备，期间国王还谈及气候变化问题，提及自己过去50年来应对气候变化的承诺，并呼吁年轻人积极参与保护地球 1。
访问现场存在不同声音，约十几名抗议者高喊“支付欠我们的钱”和“归还被盗文物”，表达对王室的不满 1。抗议者 Sharon Purcer-Cooper 进一步表示，若王室未能展示足够的尊重，巴哈马可能会转变为共和国并背弃英格兰 1。对此，白金汉宫回应称，此次行程将侧重于现代伙伴关系与未来机遇 1。查尔斯三世的后续行程安排包括前往圭亚那关注环境与生物多样性议题，以及在安提瓜和巴布达参加英联邦政府首脑会议并发表主题演讲 1。
King Charles III has commenced a nine-day tour of the Caribbean, arriving in the Bahamas for his first stop. 1 In remarks delivered at a youth gathering in the Bahamas, the monarch recognized the "great suffering of the past" and described local culture as having been "born out of darkness." 1 He also highlighted his longstanding commitment to addressing climate change over the last 50 years, urging young people to participate in protecting the planet. 1
Buckingham Palace stated that while the King would not shy away from discussing the colonial legacy, he adheres to the British government’s position of neither offering an apology nor providing reparations for slavery. 1 This stance contrasted with the sentiments of approximately a dozen protesters present at the event, who chanted demands such as "pay us what you owe us" and "return artefacts you've stolen." 1 One protester, Sharon Purcer-Cooper, suggested that the Bahamas might transition into a republic and abandon England if the Royal Family fails to show respect. 1
The itinerary includes visits to Guyana, where the focus will be on environmental issues and biodiversity, before concluding in Antigua and Barbuda. 1 The tour culminates in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), during which leaders are scheduled to discuss the region's remaining challenges stemming from slavery. 1 According to palace officials, the visit aims to honor history while preparing for CHOGM, with a broader emphasis on modern partnerships and future opportunities. 1
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