Slavery was ‘monstrous injustice’ — King Charles

King Charles III described the transatlantic slave trade as a "monstrous injustice" while attending a Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda. Speaking at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the King stated that the "shameful chapter of history" fills his heart with horror and his soul with profound personal sorrow. He noted that slavery "still casts a shadow over these islands and other members" of the 56-nation group.

The South China Morning Post reports that King Charles's comments come as UK leader Andy Burnham holds talks with Commonwealth leaders regarding a formal apology for Britain's role in slavery. While Burnham has indicated he is open to an apology, he has ruled out paying financial reparations demanded by some Caribbean countries.

While Punch notes the King's comments occurred amid talks of a UK apology, The Times of Israel reports that Charles stopped short of apologizing outright. Additionally, DW English (Top Stories) reported that the King did not address calls for apologies and reparations.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch, The Citizen, The Times of Israel, South China Morning Post, DW English (Top Stories) — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.