Prince Charles and Camilla are the ‘big guns’ says Myers

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The Prince of Wales, 73, is expected to arrive in Barbados on Monday following an invitation from Mia Amor Mottley, Barbados’ Prime Minister. As future Head of the Commonwealth, Charles will be Guest of Honour at the Republic Celebration events.

On Tuesday, which marks the country’s 55th anniversary of independence, Dame Sandra Mason, the current governor-general will be sworn in as president.

Dame Sandra Mason will replace the Queen as the country’s head of state.

During his two-visit, Prince Charles will also undertake a short programme of engagements.

He will also give a speech reaffirming the country’s friendship with Barbados, while his mother the Queen will also send a message of support ahead of the republic ceremony.

However, it is understood that Charles may be confronted by up to 100 activists during his visit.

The protestors are reportedly expected to demand compensation for slavery from the royals and the UK Government.

The demonstration organiser David Denny from the campaign group Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration told the Sunday Mirror that Charles’ visit to Barbados was an “insult”.

He added: “The Royal Family benefited from slavery in Barbados. I’m angry.

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“It’s not just about money, it’s about an apology and help. Reparations are needed to transform our society.”

Mr Denny also expressed his hope that Charles would take notice of the demonstration.

The future king had previously referred to Britain’s role in slavery as an “atrocity” during a visit to Ghana in 2018.

In a speech to a conference in Ghana’s capital, Accra, at the time, he also referred to slavery as an “indelible stain”.

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He said: “The appalling atrocity of the slave trade and the unimaginable suffering it caused left an indelible stain on the history of the world.

“While Britain can be proud that it later led the way in the abolition of this shameful trade, we have a shared responsibility to ensure that the abject horror of slavery is never forgotten…”

Following the news of the potential protest, Barbados police have said: “Security will be at the highest level for Prince Charles’ visit.”

While a spokesman for Prince Charles said: “We have no comment to make.”

Barbados announced last year that it would remove the Queen as head of state, and become a republic by November 2021.

A speech written by Prime Minister Mia Mottley which was read by Dame Sandra Mason said: “The time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind. Barbadians want a Barbadian Head of State.

“This is the ultimate statement of confidence in who we are and what we are capable of achieving.

“Hence, Barbados will take the next logical step toward full sovereignty and become a Republic by the time we celebrate our 55th Anniversary of Independence.”

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