The coronation of Charles III. there is to be a big royal ceremony in London – but there was also heavy criticism beforehand.
Frankfurt – London in state of emergency: Preparations for the coronation of Charles III are underway in the British capital. on Saturday, May 6 at full speed. About 2,000 guests want to celebrate the ceremony at Westminster Abbey with Charles. But the coronation is not a reason for joy for everyone.
Representatives of several indigenous groups ask Charles to apologize for the colonial period. This was reported by the AFP news agency. They want Charles to apologize for “centuries of racism” and “a genocidal legacy”. For this, the authors have in mind a formal royal apology.
Letter to Monarchs: Indigenous Groups Seek Redress
In a letter to the monarch, they demand financial compensation and the return of stolen cultural treasures. Senders of the letter include groups from Australia, several Caribbean countries and representatives from Canada, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
With their letter, the signatories want to obtain reparation for their people after “centuries of racism, oppression, colonialism and slavery”.
In the past, Charles had already tried to get in touch with representatives of indigenous groups. Charles said the Crown “must recognize the wrongs that have marked our past”. (AFP)
James Bond is also involved in the coronation: in the new 007 novel “On His Majesty’s Secret Service”, the agent must prevent an assassination attempt on Charles. In our ticker we report everything that happened around the coronation ceremony.
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