UK’s King Charles expresses ‘sorrow’ in Antigua over slave trade
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What the coverage says
King Charles III addressed the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua, where DW reported that he spoke of the transatlantic slave trade. DW noted that his remarks included the sentiment that this history "fills my heart with horror" and described him as decrying a "monstrous injustice." Ahead of the gathering, the New York Times reported that the British monarch was scheduled to deliver an unflinching speech concerning the United Kingdom's historical role, appearing alongside Prime Minister Andy Burnham. DW added that the monarch stopped short of addressing ongoing demands for formal apologies and reparations.
Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.
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- DW reported it
- Al Jazeera reported it
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