King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech in Antigua on final leg of Caribbean tour
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.
King Charles III is set to address the Commonwealth, including historical aspects of the United Kingdom's past, during his upcoming speech at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda. The King will be addressing the issues with unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow, as Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday.
This comes amid renewed scrutiny of Britain's role in historical transatlantic slavery, with Prime Minister Andrew Burnham expressing openness to the UK formally apologizing for its role in the trade, though not willing to pay financial reparations demanded by some Caribbean countries. The King, who arrived in Antigua and Barbuda late Friday for a nine-day tour, will focus primarily on encouraging practical solutions and united efforts to address global challenges and opportunities during his visit.
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