As King Charles III prepares to address Commonwealth countries, Royal commentator Afua Hagan explores whether he will broach the issue of slavery that has long been a source of tension between former colonial powers and their former colonies.

The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) kicks off in Apia as Samoa prepares to host leaders and senior politicians from 56 countries — including three monarchs.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is adamant the saga surrounding the sunken HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa won’t overshadow this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. Leaders from around the Commonwealth are gathering in Apia for the biannual gathering – this year,

King Charles III should be prepared to dance when he visits Samoa this week. The Pacific Island nation's honorary consul made sure of that when he visited St.

The monarch will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, where climate change will feature heavily, but Britain won't raise the issue of reparations for the empire's historic slavery practice.

Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla flew into Samoa late on Wednesday, for a visit during which the monarch will be offered the title of high chief and attend a summit of Commonwealth nations, following a six-day tour of Australia.

Samoa is now less than one week away from hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the first hosted by a Pacific Island nation. But what is the event actually about?

The King and Queen flew to the Polynesian nation, which is hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, following their tour of Australia.

King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive in Samoa The King and Queen will arrive in Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London,