King Charles III

It is symbolically and politically important to Britain that South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is the first leader to be hosted by King Charles III for a state visit from 22-24 November and that he is both a prominent leader in Africa and the Commonwealth (AC Vol 63 No 21 Truss and Ramaphosa try a crisis reset)...

King Charles III has expressed regret over slavery and Britain's role but like other European heads of state he has stopped short of a full apology and kept away from demands for reparations (AC Vol 63 No 19 Calls for a reset get louder with the death of the Queen)...

Ramaphosa's state visit will be the first to be hosted by King Charles III and the fifth South African state visit in 16 years...

King Charles III is taking on the role of Head of the Commonwealth even if the international weight of the organisation is open to doubt...