King Charles addresses summit as demands for slavery apology grow
Summary
King Charles told Commonwealth leaders that learning more about the history of slavery had strengthened his resolve to address past wrongs. He expressed sorrow but did not apologize or explicitly endorse reparations, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain did not support reparations and backed development assistance and debt-related support for Commonwealth countries.Key Facts
- Charles spoke at the opening of the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.
- He said the transatlantic slave trade still casts a shadow over Commonwealth members and called the history shameful.
- Charles said education, employment, trade within the Commonwealth and climate resilience could help address ongoing hardship.
- Burnham said the UK did not support reparations for slavery.
- Burnham said Britain supported Commonwealth countries through development assistance, debt support and green finance.
- Reparations were not formally on the summit agenda, which included trade, climate resilience, finance, democracy and opportunities for young people.
- Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne called for dialogue on reparatory justice and the lasting effects of slavery and colonialism.
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