King Charles voices sorrow over slavery but stops short of apology

Al Jazeera English2 hours ago2:30

King Charles opens the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda, expressing “profound personal sorrow” over the slave trade but no apology, as UK PM Keir Starmer resists reparations and backs a “debt reset” plan. Al Jazeera’s Frances Read reports. #KingCharles #Commonwealth #CHOGM2026 #TransatlanticSlaveTrade #SlaveryReparations #Reparations #AntiguaAndBarbuda #BritishHistory #KeirStarmer #MarvinRees