Charles to address slavery history at Commonwealth summit

Politics · First reported 31 Oct, 22:04 · Updated 22:31

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King Charles is expected to address the history of slavery in a speech to Commonwealth leaders in Antigua and Barbuda, while focusing on shared challenges rather than UK government policy. Andy Burnham has said he is open to discussing a formal apology but rejects financial reparations.

Buckingham Palace says Charles will confront shameful aspects of the past with honesty and sorrow when he addresses Commonwealth leaders on Tuesday.
The Palace says the speech will focus mainly on practical solutions and global challenges, not UK government policy.
Andy Burnham is open to hearing calls for a formal apology, but says financial reparations are not the right answer.
Caribbean countries have renewed calls for Britain to apologise and provide reparations; Britain has not formally apologised for slavery or agreed to pay reparations.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting is being held in Antigua and Barbuda.

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Key facts

Speech: Charles is due to address Commonwealth leaders on Tuesday.
Meeting location: Antigua and Barbuda.
Commonwealth membership: 56 members.
Burnham’s position: Open to considering calls for a formal apology; rejects financial reparations.
Britain’s actions: Britain has not formally apologised for slavery or agreed to pay reparations.