UK King calls slave trade 'shameful chapter'; PM signals first formal apology

King Charles III publicly described the UK's role in the slave trade as a 'shameful chapter' in British history, and the Prime Minister has, for the first time, indicated willingness to issue a formal apology. This marks a notable shift in official UK position on historical colonial legacy, though no concrete apology has been made yet. The development could have diplomatic implications for Caribbean and African nations and reignite domestic political debate on reparations.

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