King to Address Slavery in Antigua as PM Says He Is Open to Possible UK Apology

Caribbean Leaders Are Making Slavery Reparations the Defining Issue at CHOGM 2026

Caribbean leaders are placing slavery reparations at the center of CHOGM 2026, challenging the UK's refusal to offer financial reparations or a formal state apology.

The Multimillionaire Caribbean PM Demanding Slavery Reparations

The Caribbean PM warning of repeat “atrocities” unless Britain pays reparations over slavery declared assets of over $11 million when he took office. Hmmm… Antigua’s Gaston Browne, host of this week’s CHOGM, told ITV yesterday: “I understand the politics in the UK, in which it may be a difficult proposition for him to agree to…

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology

PM Andy Burnham said earlier he was "open" to the possibility of the UK formally apologising for its role in slavery - a change in the government's stance

Financial reparations for slavery ‘not on the table’, says government

Buckingham Palace says King Charles will speak about slavery with “sincere sorrow” when he addresses Commonwealth leaders at their summit in Antigua. That’s not quite the same as an apology – but the Palace insisted the King would “not shy away from confronting the most shameful aspects of the past”. The Government reiterated that financial reparations were not on the table.

Should the King hold firm in not offering reparations for slavery?...

KING Charles is facing mounting pressure from Caribbean leaders over the UK paying reparations for slavery. Ahead of a Commonwealth summit, for the country’s pa... #news, #uknews, #uk, #kingcharles, #andyburnham, #flyingeze