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King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address

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Briefings

A UK government spokesperson stated that the King called the slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during a Commonwealth address. This occurred after public calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade. The statement was made in 2026, though the specific date of the King's speech is not provided in the evidence.

Key points

• A UK government spokesperson stated that the King called the slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during a Commonwealth address.
• This statement was made in 2026, though the specific date of the King's speech is not provided in the evidence.

Context

The statement follows public pressure for the UK government to formally apologize for its historic role in the slave trade, indicating a shift in public discourse regarding colonial history.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify the exact date of the King's speech, nor does it provide details on the King's full remarks or the specific context of the speech beyond the general Commonwealth address.

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