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Prince Edward’s Caribbean tour ‘may be one of the region’s last royal visits’, author claims after protests

As the royal tour of eastern Caribbean countries has progressed, so too have calls for reparatory justice from campaigners.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Sophie tells Saint Lucian school children gender equality is ‘not a competition’

The countess was joined by her husband the Earl of Wessex on visits to two schools on the island on the last day of their Caribbean tour.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Edward and Sophie receive warm welcome on walkabout in Saint Lucia

The Earl and Countess of Wessex met locals in the town of Soufriere.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Sophie hoists disabled woman into boat and hugs boy, eight, at sailing academy

The countess received a card from young Aleccai Brown saying ‘welcome to Antigua’ on her visit to the island.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

'Edward and Sophie Wessex's Caribbean tour stirs up more legacy loathing'

Darren Lewis says the Royal Family need better advice from the Foreign Office in Britain over where they should go and the gifts they should give on their tours

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2022

PM of Antigua and Barbuda tells Edward and Sophie his country wants become a republic

'Our civilisation should understand the atrocities that took place during colonialism and slavery'

Wales Online · Apr 25, 2022

Sophie plays steel drums as Wessexes receive friendly welcome in Antigua

The countess joined in with Princess Margaret School during a rendition of Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Wessexes urged to use ‘diplomatic influence’ for island’s reparations bid

Edward and Sophie arrived in Antigua and Barbuda on Monday.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Antigua and Barbuda PM tells Prince Edward and Sophie that Britain should pay slavery reparations

The Earl and Countess of Wessex were urged by the nation’s leader to use their ‘diplomatic influence’ to achieve ‘reparatory justice’ for the island

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022

Edward and Sophie touch down on latest Caribbean stop

The Earl and Countess of Wessex arrived in Antigua and Barbuda after warnings to avoid “phony sanctimony” over slavery.

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2022