Politics · St. John's, Antigua · Antigua and Barbuda · November 3, 2026

King Charles calls slavery 'shameful'; no apology

Reported by 10 outlets · first reported Nov 3, 3:17 PM ET

King Charles told Commonwealth leaders in Antigua slavery was a shameful chapter and monstrous injustice. He did not apologize or back reparations. PM Andy Burnham said he was open to a formal apology.

Why it matters

Caribbean states are pressing Britain for reparations.

Background

Britain was a major slave-trading power.

The story so far

1. Oct 25UK leader Burnham open to debate on return to EU free movement
2. Oct 31UK PM Burnham open to slavery apology, rules out reparations
3. Nov 1UK open to slavery dialogue as Commonwealth meets
4. Nov 2UK open to apology for slavery, rejects reparations
5. Nov 3King Charles calls slavery 'shameful'; no apology
6. Nov 4King Charles calls slavery 'monstrous injustice'; UK agrees reparations dialogue

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Sources

• UPI ↗Nov 3, 6:33 PM ET
• The Guardian ↗Nov 3, 5:15 PM ET
• Africanews ↗Nov 3, 3:17 PM ET

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