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Prime minister trying to secure tournament’s future at Commonwealth summit in Samoa

It will be the first time Charles will address the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting as its head.

Ouch.

Charles will address presidents and prime ministers when he launches the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa on Friday.

A confrontation for Britain over its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade appears increasingly likely to feature at a summit of nations its empire once colonized, after Caribbean leaders said they would thrust the matter of financial reparations into the spotlight at the event in Samoa

So, is the Commonwealth conference in Samoa going to be dominated by the possibility that Britain will be asked to pay billions of pounds in reparations for the evils of the slave trade? It does rather look like it.

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting participants in Samoa want ‘meaningful conversation’ about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade

Downing Street has previously said that reparations are not on the agenda for the gathering in Samoa.

King Charles III's visit to Samoa for Commonwealth meeting highlights global challenges and unity among member nations.

King Charles III has been declared a Samoan "high chief" during his current trip to Australia and Samoa.

Britain and King Charles III prepare for significant discussion on reparations for transatlantic slave trade at Commonwealth summit in Samoa.