King Charles Calls Britain’s Slave‑Trade Past a “Shameful Chapter” That Horrifies Him
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King Charles Calls Britain’s Slave‑Trade Past a “Shameful Chapter” That Horrifies Him

King Charles brands Britain’s slave‑trade past a "shameful chapter" that fills his heart with horror, noting its lingering shadow and offering no apology.

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November 3, 2026 One Min Read
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POLICY WIRE — St. John’s, Antigua — King Charles used his Commonwealth address to condemn Britain’s involvement in the trans‑Atlantic slave trade, calling it a “shameful chapter of history” that “fills my heart with horror”.

The monarch warned that the legacy of the trade “still casts a shadow” over present‑day societies linked to that era.

He added the memory fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow, yet he stopped short of issuing a formal apology.

His comments arrive amid growing pressure from Caribbean nations and advocacy groups for the United Kingdom to acknowledge historic injustices and consider reparations.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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