Commonwealth summit held in Antigua
The gist
King Charles, Head of the Commonwealth, opens the CHOGM summit in Antigua, gathering leaders of 56 countries.
Caribbean leaders want an apology for slavery, while Britain rejects financial reparations.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 2025Antigua and Barbuda and the Commonwealth Secretariat unveil the CHOGM 2026 theme, 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth,' announced by Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey.
- Oct 1, 2026King Charles is reported as headed to Antigua for the summit, with reparations likely to be raised again as in Samoa.
- Oct 30, 2026King Charles arrives in Antigua and Barbuda from Guyana, welcomed at the airport by Governor-General Rodney Williams and senior officials.