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King Charles is proposing 'dramatic revisions' to the Royal Honours system, with the goal of removing any allusions to the UK's colonial history.
Under the proposed amendments, the name 'Empire' would be removed from British honours, allowing holders of the OBE (Order of the British Empire) to select other recognitions, such as the Order of British Excellence or the Order of Elizabeth, in honor of the late Queen.
Officials see the OBE as an outmoded title linked to the country's colonial heritage, and conversations about these revisions indicate a desire to modernize the institution.
A top Palace official stated, "Any change is a matter for the government, but I believe they would find that this place was fairly open to the idea."
This proposed revision comes in response to rising pressure from Caribbean Commonwealth members, who have urged the UK to consider significant reparations for historical injustices committed during the slave trade.
During a recent royal trip to the South Pacific, Charles addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government in Samoa, emphatically rejecting the idea of reparations.
King Charles highlighted the necessity of learning from history while confronting the complexities of the United Kingdom's colonial past.
During a recent meeting with Commonwealth leaders in Samoa, he declared, "None of us can change the past, but we can commit with all our hearts to learning its lessons."
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has stated unequivocally that the government would not seek reparations for slavery, expressing a hard stance on the topic despite ongoing discussions within the association over the legacy of colonialism.
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