'The fairytale perception of the monarchy that previous generations grew up on is slowly withering away – and if this tour isn’t a wake-up call to the need for real change, I don’t know what is,' writes leahsinclairr
You may also likeRegardless of the countless opinions on the monarchy, there needs to be more visible acknowledgement that we’ve collectively become more aware ofThere’s a disconnect between the smiling faces of Prince William and Kate and the lasting impact of colonialism on communities in countries like Barbados and Jamaica, as well as theThis is evident from the various protests which have taken place since the tour began, specifically in Jamaica.
The prime minister of Jamaica has even taken a public stance to show that the country intends to become an independent republic and could, further highlighting that the tone is changing when we talk about Britain’s history and the outdated practices that still rumble on today. This was briefly acknowledged by Prince William on Wednesday evening, when he expressed “profound sorrow” for the “appalling atrocity of slavery” during an address to Jamaican dignitaries.
“Slavery was abhorrent and it never should have happened,” William said. “I strongly agree with my father, the Prince of Wales, who said in Barbados last year that the appalling atrocity ofThe statement comes amid great opposition to the royal tour and it is no surprise that William made reference to this given the mounting criticism they’ve faced during the tour so far.
But whether both William and Kate and the monarchy as a whole are ready to continue these conversations is yet to be seen and it’s safe to say the approach that may have worked before is no longer enough. Conversations around colonialism need to become intrinsic to discussions around
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