King Charles will confront ‘shameful aspects’ of Britain’s role in slavery

King Charles III will confront 'shameful aspects' of Britain's history with 'unflinching honesty' when he addresses Commonwealth leaders next week, amid renewed scrutiny of Britain's role in historical transatlantic slavery. The comments resurfaced after Prime Minister Andy Burnham revealed he was open to the U.K. formally apologizing for its role in the trade but ruled out paying the financial reparations demanded by some Caribbean countries.

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