UK's King Charles III decries 'horror' of slave trade
King Charles III addressed the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, expressing deep sorrow and horror regarding the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade. While he acknowledged the historical injustice, he stopped short of offering a formal apology or discussing financial reparations.
Why it matters
The speech highlights the ongoing diplomatic and social pressure on the British monarchy to address the historical grievances of former colonies.
King Charles has told leaders at a Commonwealth summit that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade "fills my heart with horror." He did not address calls for apologies and reparations.
https://p.dw.com/p/5P1Yv Prefer DW on Google King Charles III opened the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting with earnest words of reflection, though he offered no apologies for the British Empire's role in the transatlantic slave trade Advertisement The United Kingdom 's King Charles III on Tuesday opened this week's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda , a summit of 56 Commonwealth member-state leaders, by speaking of the tragic legacy of the transatlantic slave trade .
Charles told those gathered that he had furthered his "own understanding of the issues through listening, learning and looking."
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