King Charles 'filled with horror' as he makes crucial speech
King Charles has spoken of the "shameful chapter of history" including the slave trade, which he said "fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow." Pressure has been mounting on the monarch and Prime Minister Andy Burnham to acknowledge the UK's role in the slave trade. In a speech to Commonwealth leaders, the King reflected on the past.
TL;DR
- King Charles expressed deep sorrow and horror regarding the slave trade in a speech to Commonwealth leaders.
- He stated that the "shameful chapter of history" fills him with personal sorrow but did not issue an apology.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham was reported to be open to considering an apology for the UK's role in the slave trade but ruled out financial reparations.
- The King committed to finding ways to "address the wrongs of the past with action for the future."
- A poll showed Prince William and Princess Catherine as the most popular members of the Royal Family.
- Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle received significantly lower popularity ratings in the same poll.