Can King Charles apologise for Britain’s role in slavery?

Podcast: The Royals · The Times

Opublikowano: 2026-11-03

King Charles’s Caribbean tour has reached its most politically sensitive moment, as Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda amid growing calls for Britain to apologise for its historic role in slavery. The British government is now open to discussing a state apology, while continuing to rule out financial reparations. But Charles cannot simply decide to say sorry. He must navigate competing expectations while acting on government advice. So what does the changing political position mean for his speech – and can royal diplomacy help move the conversation forward? Reporting from...