Anti-slavery protests to greet Charles visit

Activists want a royal apology and reparations for Barbados

- PATRICK HILL

PRINCE Charles will fly into a new race storm tomorrow as protestors plan to hijack his visit to Barbados to demand compensation for slavery.

The future king will be confronted by up to 100 angry activists demanding an apology and reparations from the royals and the UK Government, which could run into hundreds of millions of pounds.

At least one senior official backs the demonstration due to take place during a ceremony to mark the island becoming a republic, removing the Queen as its head of state.

And the protest will alarm Charles, who has said slavery is an "indelible stain" on the world.

INSULT

Last night demo organiser David Denny told the Sunday Mirror: "Prince Charles' visit is an insult.

“The Royal Family benefited from slavery in Barbados. I'm angry? Mr Denny, general secretary of campaign group Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration, added: "It's not just about money, it's about an apology and help.