Caribbean: William suggests monarchy will respect any decision to become republic

Leaders of Bahamas, Jamaica and Belize present as duke says we respect your decisions about your future'

• Did the royals misjudge their Caribbean tour?

As the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's controversial tour of the Caribbean draws to a close, William has signalled that the UK would support with pride and respect" any decision by Jamaica, Belize and the Bahamas to break away from the British monarchy.

It comes after the couple visited the three countries during a week-long tour to mark the Queen's platinum jubileeand were met with criticism and protests amid calls for slavery reparations and fury over the Windrush scandal.