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PoliticsKing Charles III Expresses Profound Sorrow Over Slave Trade's Enduring Shadow in Antigua
King Charles III expressed profound sorrow over the transatlantic slave trade during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, acknowledging its lasting impact but stopping short of a formal apology. While the King proposed initiatives for education and climate resilience, calls for reparations and an apology from nations affected by slavery persist.
Al Jazeera English|November 3, 2026
PoliticsUK Prime Minister Considers Formal Apology for Slave Trade, Rules Out Financial Reparations
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is open to a formal apology for Britain's role in the slave trade but has rejected financial reparations. He proposed structured talks and an international debt relief initiative instead.
Al Jazeera English|October 31, 2026