King expresses sorrow over slave trade but offers no formal apology

Politics · First reported 3 Nov, 15:29 · Updated 15:46

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Addressing Commonwealth leaders in Antigua, King Charles described the transatlantic slave trade as a source of profound sorrow and said he wanted to address past wrongs through future action. He did not offer a formal apology; the speech came as Andy Burnham offered talks on an apology but ruled out financial reparations.

Charles told Commonwealth leaders the transatlantic slave trade filled him with horror and profound sorrow, but did not formally apologize.
He said his commitment was growing to work in modern partnership to address past wrongs through future action.
The speech came as Andy Burnham offered talks on a slavery apology while ruling out financial reparations; CARICOM chairman Philip J Pierre said the bloc was ready to engage.

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Key facts

Location: Charles addressed Commonwealth leaders in Antigua.
Commonwealth membership: The report identifies 56 member states.
Apology: Charles did not offer a formal apology in the address.
Burnham’s offer: He offered talks on a slavery apology, but not financial reparations.
CARICOM: Chairman Philip J Pierre said the bloc was ready to engage in the proposed dialogue.