King Charles III to Address Commonwealth with ‘Unflinching Honesty’ Amid Slavery Focus
Buckingham Palace says the King will speak with unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow as Commonwealth leaders meet at CHOGM.
- On Tuesday, King Charles III will address Commonwealth leaders in Antigua, speaking with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" regarding the transatlantic slave trade during his final Caribbean tour leg.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham recently indicated he is "open" to the possibility of Britain formally apologizing for its role in slavery, marking a significant shift in the government's stance.
- Buckingham Palace officials emphasized that decisions regarding formal apologies remain a matter for the government, noting it would "not be appropriate" for the King to address matters of policy.
- The King has carried out about 36 engagements during this nine-day tour while maintaining a "positive trajectory" regarding his cancer diagnosis in early 2024, as he nears his 78th birthday.
- King Charles views the Commonwealth's 56 member countries as a "powerful vehicle for change" despite global institutional strain, continuing his diplomatic role across the organization.
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King Charles III to address Commonwealth with ‘unflinching honesty’ amid slavery focus
King Charles III will confront “shameful aspects” of U.K. history with “unflinching honesty” when he addresses Commonwealth leaders next week, Buckingham Palace said Saturday, amid renewed scrutiny of Britain’s role in historical transatlantic slavery.
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