Prince William Addresses Controversy Surrounding Caribbean Royal Tour in Rare Statement
etonline.comPrince William is taking a minute to reflect following his and wife Kate Middleton's controversial royal tour of the Caribbean.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas over their eight-day tour in honor of Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee year.
While there, the couple was met with protests and calls for independence from the British royal family. On Sunday, after returning from the last leg of the trip, William, the second in line to the British throne, issued a rare statement acknowledging the backlash and the royal family's thoughts on the future of the Commonwealth. «Foreign tours are an opportunity to reflect.
You learn so much. What is on the minds of Prime Ministers. The hopes and ambitions of school children. The day-to-day challenges faced by families and communities,» his statement began. «I know that this tour has brought into even sharper focus questions about the past and the future.» He noted that it is up to «the people» to decide upon their future and their involvement with the British monarchy. «Catherine and I are committed to service.
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