The Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis says his country is not completely free under the rule of Carlos III

The BBC interviewed Saint Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew on Monday, who said yes the small Caribbean country “will not be completely free” while Carlos III is at the head of the country, which coincides with the end of his coronation ceremony. Drew says that during his tenure, he will encourage a conversation between the two islands’ approximately 47,000 residents about constitutional changes and the historical effects of slavery.

The islands were discovered by Christopher Columbus and They were ruled by the Spanish, British and French in the 17th century. The massacre of the native population was followed by the importation of African slaves, which enabled the creation of a profitable sugar industry for the British Empire. Carlos III announced the cooperation of the royal house in researching the role of British monarchs in that trade.

Drew’s statements confirm the existence of common ambitions on the Caribbean islands to break constitutional ties with the British monarchy. Barbados has already declared itself a republic in 2021, and the Jamaican government has expressed its intention to change its current relationship with the Windsor dynasty in the coming years. Charles, then the Prince of Wales, took part in the proclamation of the republic in Barbados and made an impressive speech. “Since the darkest days of the past and the terrible horrors of slavery, which forever stained our history, the people of this island have forged their way with extraordinary strength,” he said.

“Emancipation, self-government and independence were your steps. Freedom, justice and self-determination were your guides”. It seems that the British monarchy and government want to facilitate the transition of their former colonies to independence, if the obstacle to claiming compensation for slavery does not become insurmountable. Perhaps it is inevitable to preserve the vitality of the Commonwealth, a community of 56 countries in the Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania and Europe.

End of the coronation ceremony

The participation of thousands of British citizens in events organized by charities put an end to the celebration of the coronation of Carlos III. and Camila on Monday. It was a holiday in the United Kingdom, but the state of emergency in the Caribbean confirms to the monarch that he will have a complex diplomatic task in the former colonies. Fifty organizations gathered in the campaign A big helpgreat help, which started this Monday and will last until the summer.

They want the atmosphere around the coronation, which had a large television audience and prompted community celebrations at neighborhood parties, they also encourage British involvement in charitable activities. Among the organizing organizations are the Scouts, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, the Royal National Institute for the Blind, the Inshore Lifeboat Association, entities dedicated to child protection, the Royal Voluntary Service, which mobilizes people specifically for the National Health Service.

Companies have also joined. Through the digital application, those interested can choose the activity they want to participate in. The range of interventions includes community, animal welfare, elderly, health and social care, crisis and relief, youth and children, sport, arts and culture, sustainability and environment. The selected activity is channeled through about 1,500 associations.

The Prince of Wales joined the action with the scouts, and other members of the royal family participate in social events or guide dog training courses. The King and Queen expressed their support for the initiative with a statement—Camila is the patron of the Royal Voluntary Service—but in no case will they personally participate.