King's role is not policy making, says Palace in slavery apology row
Summary
Buckingham Palace said King Charles’s role in the Commonwealth is to bring people together, not make policy, as leaders meet in Antigua and Barbuda. The King is expected to speak about slavery’s legacy, but any formal UK apology or decision on reparations belongs to political leaders.Key Facts
- The Commonwealth summit is taking place in Antigua and Barbuda.
- The Palace said the King’s role is to inspire and convene, rather than make policy.
- The King is expected to deliver a speech on Tuesday that recognises slavery’s legacy.
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK must face its history and has left open the possibility of an apology, while ruling out financial reparations.
- Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch called further discussion of apologies a distraction from current problems.
- Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne wants reparations discussed and said slavery’s consequences remain.
- The article says the UK government has never formally apologised for slavery or offered reparations.
- The King speaks on the advice of ministers, and any formal apology or reparations decision would be for political leaders.
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