King Charles to address slavery discussion with 'unflinching honesty' in Commonwealth speech

Africanews2 November 2026, 19:12 UTCUnited Kingdom

Britain’s King Charles will address his country’s role in transatlantic slavery with “unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders, Buckingham Palace says.

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