Prince William has said he is committed to the ministry and “does not tell people what to do” after a tour of the Caribbean marked by protests over the British Empire and criticism that the trip reflected a return to the colonial era. William released the statement at the end of an eight-day tour with his wife Kate in Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, which included protests and calls for reparations from Britain and an apology for slavery. Some British and international media have also criticized some images from the tour, such as kings shaking hands with Jamaican children through wire fences and standing in an open vehicle to watch a military parade recreating an image of Queen Elizabeth. to do the same in the 1950s. “I know this tour has raised even more questions about the past and the future,” said William. “In Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, this future belongs to the people.” William, the second in line to the British throne, had traveled to the Caribbean with Kate to honor Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years as monarch. But it came as some countries are considering severing ties with the British monarchy after the Barbados ousted the 95-year-old queen from head of state and became a democracy. Elizabeth remains queen of 15 kingdoms, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. William, whose official title is Duke of Cambridge, said he and his wife wanted to serve. “For us, this does not tell people what to do. It has to do with their service and support in whatever way they think best, using the platform that we are lucky “. He added that he also does not think about who will lead the Commonwealth of Nations, a group of 54 countries, almost all former colonies of the United Kingdom, which focuses mainly on promoting democracy and development. The Queen is head of the Commonwealth and while the role is not hereditary, it will pass to William’s father and heir to the throne, Prince Charles. The Morning and Afternoon Newsletters are compiled by Globe editors, giving you a brief overview of the day’s most important headlines. Register today.
