World Politics
King Refers to Slave Trade as a 'Shameful Chapter' in Commonwealth Speech
The King characterized the historic slave trade as a shameful chapter during an address to the Commonwealth, following growing demands for the UK government to issue an official apology.
In a recent address delivered to the Commonwealth, the King publicly referred to the historical slave trade as a "shameful chapter."
The monarch's remarks come in the wake of increasing pressure on the United Kingdom government to make a formal apology for Britain's historical role in the trade.
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