King Charles calls slave trade 'shameful chapter' at Commonwealth summit

At the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the Caribbean, King Charles publicly described the transatlantic slave trade as a 'shameful chapter of history' causing 'profound sorrow,' acknowledging its lasting shadow. This marks a notable rhetorical shift for the British monarchy, which has historically avoided direct condemnation. The statement may intensify calls for reparatory justice from Caribbean nations, though no concrete policy commitments were announced.

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