King Charles Tells Both Sides of Slavery History in Key Speech
Summary
King Charles III addressed the history of slavery at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua. He described Britain’s involvement in the trans-Atlantic slave trade as a shameful chapter and said the Royal Navy played a leading role in ending the trade.Key Facts
- Charles spoke at the meeting’s opening ceremony in St John’s, Antigua.
- He said the trans-Atlantic slave trade still casts a shadow over Commonwealth members.
- Charles described the history as a source of profound personal sorrow.
- He said the Royal Navy played a leading role in ending the international trade in enslaved people.
- Charles called for modern partnerships to address past wrongs through future action.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was open to discussing a formal apology but opposed reparations.
- Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch opposed an apology and reparations, saying Britain helped end the slave trade.
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