King Charles says he has greater understanding of 'horrors' of slavery, falls short of apology
FRANCE 24 · PARIS — King Charles III told the heads of 56 Commonwealth countries on Tuesday that he has a greater understanding of the horrors of slavery, calling it a "shameful chapter of history". This comes as Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was open to the United Kingdom apologising for the transatlantic slave trade.
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- 03 November 2026 · 15:26 UTC
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