SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dozens of well-known leaders in Jamaica including professors and politicians are demanding an apology and slavery reparations as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for a trip to the former British colony.
Highlights
- Prince William and his wife Catherine are embarking on a tour to Central America and the Caribbean, even as some countries in the region mull cutting ties to the British monarchy.
- The couple will visit Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas on the week-long journey that starts Saturday, March 19, 2022.
- Dozens of well-known leaders in Jamaica including professors and politicians are demanding an apology and slavery reparations as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for a trip to the former British colony.
- The trip coincides with the 60th anniversary of Jamaica’s independence and the 70th.
- anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
- Some Jamaicans say they are still waiting for an apology.