King Charles III told leaders of 56 Commonwealth countries on Tuesday that he had a greater understanding of slavery’s horrors, calling it a “shameful chapter of history.” The remarks came at a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was open to a UK apology for the transatlantic slave trade.
WHO:
King Charles III
WHAT:
King Charles III told Commonwealth leaders that he had a greater understanding of slavery’s horrors and called it a shameful chapter of history.
WHEN:
Nov 3, 2026
WHERE:
Antigua
WHY:
Charles described slavery as a shameful chapter of history, but no specific reason for his remarks was given.
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