King Charles III arrived Thursday in Guyana, a former British colony that was the site of one of the biggest slave revolts in the Caribbean during the colonial era.

Charles landed in the South American country following an invitation from Guyanese President Irfaan Ali, who has publicly requested an apology as some Caribbean leaders press for slavery reparations.

Charles, who is on a nine-day official trip in the Caribbean, descended from the plane in a tan suit and greeted Ali, who was wearing an all-ivory Jodhpuri suit.