The Earl and Countess of Wessex have been urged to use their 'diplomatic influence' to get 'reparatory justice' for Antigua and Barbuda.
"The reality is we have been left and bereft of modern institutions such as universities and medicinal facilities," added the prime minister.
"It has become common for members of the Royal Family and representatives of the government of Britain to come to this region and lament that slavery was an 'appalling atrocity', that it was 'abhorrent', that 'it should not have happened'," the letter said. "For us, they are the source of genocide and of continuing deep international injury, injustice and racism. We hope you will respect us by not repeating the mantra.The Wessexes cancelled the Grenada leg of the tour at the last minute before flying to the region.
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