Charles visits site of 1823 anti-slavery uprising in Guyana

Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 18:45 · Updated 19:19

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King Charles visited Independence Park in Georgetown, where 33 people involved in the 1823 Demerara Rebellion were hanged. The visit took place amid calls for Britain to apologise for its role in slavery and provide reparations; the article says the government has not advised Charles to offer either.

Charles visited Independence Park in Georgetown, the site where 33 people involved in the 1823 Demerara Rebellion were hanged.
The uprising began in August 1823 on a plantation; it was suppressed, and hundreds were killed, according to the article.
Guyana’s President Mohamed Irfaan Ali said an apology is the next step, while the article says the government has not advised Charles to offer an apology or reparations.

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Key facts

Visit location: Independence Park, Georgetown, Guyana.
Historical event: The Demerara Rebellion began in August 1823.
Executions: The article says 33 people involved in the uprising were hanged at the site.
Reported deaths: Hundreds were killed when the uprising was suppressed.
Government position: The article says the government has not advised Charles to offer an apology or reparations.