In a statement issued to mark the end of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s first official trip to the region, she said: “Who the Commonwealth chooses to lead her family in the future is not what I have in mind. “What matters to us is the potential of the Commonwealth family to create a better future for the people who shape it and our commitment to serve and support as best we can.” Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 0:39 William: We respect your decisions His comments are impressive considering the Commonwealth’s importance to the Queen throughout her reign as head of the foundation. In 2018, it became clear that she wanted the Prince of Wales to take over the role after her death, a wish that the Commonwealth voted for. Commenting on William’s departure at the end of a weekly visit to Belize, Jamaica and the Bahamas, he acknowledged the controversy that erupted during the tour of appeals and apologized for the role of the royal family in the slave trade and growing demands on Jamaica to break ties with the institution. There was also the perception that some of the photography opportunities seem outdated and colonial. William said: “I know this tour has brought 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.” Picture: The Duchess of Cambridge posing for a selfie in Abaco It is understandable that throughout the tour the prince changed some of his speeches, sometimes adjusting the tone in a short time, especially after talks with the prime ministers in each of the countries. “Foreign tours are an opportunity for reflection,” he said. “You learn so much, (including, for example) what the prime ministers have in mind.” William also used the statement to reaffirm the couple’s commitment to pursuing this important diplomatic mission abroad. “Kathryn and I are committed to the ministry,” she said. “For us, that does not mean telling people what to do. It is to serve and support them in whatever way they think best, using the platform we are fortunate to have. That is why tours like this confirm our desire. to serve the people of the Commonwealth and to listen to communities around the world. “ On the final day of their tour, William and Kate visited the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama to draw attention to the ongoing work to rebuild island communities after Hurricane Dorian in 2019. Gusts of winds of up to 230 miles per hour hit the islands, making it the worst hurricane the Bahamas has ever seen.
