King Charles has arrived in the Bahamas for a nine-day tour of the Caribbean - the first time he has visited the region as monarch.

The King, wearing sunglasses and a grey suit, was given a ceremonial welcome at the airport and was greeted by the island's Governor General Dame Cynthia A. Pratt and its Prime Minister Philip Edward.

He spoke with members of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force as he inspected a guard of honour on the runway.

Buckingham Palace says the King will not shy away from "colonial legacy" and the impact of the slave trade during the visit but, in line with the UK government position, he will not apologise for Britain's role in the slave trade.

Nor will he offer reparations - compensation from countries that took part in the slave trade.

His first engagement is at a youth rally at Clifford Park where the King attended the island's independence celebrations as Prince of Wales in 1973.

The King is also expected to address his 50-year-long commitment to fighting climate change,…