His unprecedented statements came at the end of a tour plagued by negative headlines and sparked questions about the monarchy’s continuing role in the region.
Last November, the Barbados severed their last colonial ties with London, removing the Queen from the post of head of state and inaugurating its first president, Sandra Mason.
In a statement issued by Kensington Palace on Saturday, the duke said the overseas tours were “an opportunity for reflection”.
“You learn so much. What is on the minds of prime ministers. The hopes and aspirations of school-age children. The daily challenges faced by families and communities,” he explained.
However, in an honest admission, William continued: “I know this tour has raised even more intense questions about the past and the future. In Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, this future belongs to the people. But “We really enjoyed spending time with communities in all three countries, understanding more about the issues that interest them most.”
William reiterated his commitment to the service, along with his wife Kathryn, before adding: “For us, this is not telling people what to do. good luck. “
The second in line to the British throne said that the royal tours confirmed their desire to “serve the people of the Commonwealth and listen to communities around the world”. He then showed that he would not mind if in the future someone outside the royal family took over the leadership of the Commonwealth, the 54-member group of mainly former British territories.
“Who chooses the Commonwealth to lead her family in the future is not what I have in mind. What matters to us is the ability of the Commonwealth family to create a better future for the people who make it up. our commitment to serve and support as best we can. “
The first official visit of William and Kate to the area was accompanied by issues. The Jamaican prime minister told the couple on Wednesday that the country was “moving forward” and would achieve its “true ambition” to be “independent”.
The day before, a group of anti-monarchy protesters had gathered in front of the British High Commission to apologize to visitors to the royal family for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade.
Earlier during the trip to Belize, a royal engagement was also canceled amid opposition from locals.
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