Colonialism

Researchers detected evidence of wine residue on the remains of a pottery vessel dated to around 500 years ago.

King Charles should use his coronation to apologize for the "legacy of genocide and colonisation," said campaigners in countries where he is king.

King Charles III has expressed his "personal sorrow" for "slavery's enduring impact" but has never apologized for the role of past monarchs in slave-trading.

A Daily Mail article crediting Kate Middleton's ancestor with "a key role" in freeing Meghan Markle's ancestor from slavery has sparked a backlash.

Chris Rock said "some of that s*** [Meghan Markle] went through was not racism. It was just some in-law s***," in the latest swipe by a high profile comedian.

British author Nels Abbey told Newsweek: "When you read that on paper as someone of African descent, it comes across as very, very vicious to read."

An avid baker's tweet about using Irish butter when making cookies sparked an unexpected debate.

King Charles III may have more to worry about than Prince Harry's upcoming memoir after a new trend in U.K. polling among young people.

Cumberbatch's historical family ties to the Cleland plantation in Barbados have been drawn into the discussion on the descendants of slaves seeking reparations.

Meghan Markle said "we weren't allowed to tell our story" because "they" did not want it in the new Netflix docuseries.

The royals' U.S. tour began with boos, a speech referencing "colonialism" and a racism scandal at Buckingham Palace.

Rather than look to expand the alms box, perhaps the West should look instead on how to help developing countries help themselves by investing in energy.

Lady Susan Hussey quit her honorary role after remarks that made a group of Black women feel like "imposters" in Buckingham Palace, a witness told Newsweek.

Queen Camilla is not the only one to have sparked social media debate, after past awkward moments for King Charles III and Kate Middleton.

King Charles III said Britain "must acknowledge the wrongs which have shaped our past," but he didn't apologize for colonialism.

Prince Harry's upcoming memoir "Spare" will tell his life story and the title suggests he may have reason to return to the scandals as well the triumphs.

Queen Consort Camilla is expected to wear a crown with the diamond, which India's governing party says "brings back painful memories of the colonial past."

Meghan Markle's "Archetypes" podcast is back after a pause to mourn Queen Elizabeth II—and an expert told Newsweek the climate is still "polarized."

"It drives me nuts that we educate people that the empire was bad," Australian TV host Rowan Dean said. "I am all for it, let's start a new movement. Bring back the British Empire."

The Daily Show host said "people who have been oppressed by the British Crown" should be free to "say whatever they want" after Queen Elizabeth II's death.

"This is something that can be traced back to people just being extremely ignorant about history," the conservative commentator said on her talk show.

As the queen was taken through London streets on a gun carriage, the Imperial State Crown, which contains the diamond, rested on a velvet cushion on her coffin.

"We recognize her immensely impactful role on campus and believe firmly in her right to free speech and safety," students said in the letter.

Andrew Roberts hit out at MSNBC's Ali Velshi for saying Elizabeth represented an institution with "a long and ugly history of brutalism, violence, theft and slavery."

The proprietor was allegedly filmed holding a placard saying: "Lizard Liz is dead London Bridge has fallen."

Colonialism is being debated online with various academics and writers criticizing Queen Elizabeth II and the U.K. in the wake of her death.

The Nigerian-born U.S. professor highlighted the atrocities of Britain's colonial rule of Nigeria.

In the hours following Queen Elizabeth II's death, a number of Black Twitter users wrote about Britain's legacy with regards to slavery and colonialism.

Social media users have criticized international news outlets for seemingly reframing history, specifically Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with Africa.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and Prince William have played witness to a sharp decline in deference among members of the public in 2022.