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King Charles calls slave trade a shameful chapter at CHOGM

Africanews and AP reports said King Charles III on Tuesday described the transatlantic slave trade as a shameful chapter at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed an apology without reparations.

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Wire reporting: (AP, via The Guardian), (Reuters, via Daily Maverick)

King Charles III told Commonwealth leaders in St. John’s, Antigua, on Tuesday that the transatlantic slave trade still casts a shadow over member states, Africanews reported, calling it a shameful chapter of history1.

Africanews quoted him saying the chapter fills his heart with horror and his soul with profound personal sorrow, and that character and courage can overcome the most monstrous injustice, citing the Royal Navy’s role in ending the trade1. AP copy carried by CityNews Toronto and The Philadelphia Inquirer reported the same remarks and that he did not apologize3,4.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, in office since July, has said he is open to a formal apology for Britain’s role in slavery but has ruled out financial reparations, Africanews reported1. The same account said London is pursuing a debt-reset plan for poorer Commonwealth countries and £40 million over three years for Caribbean infrastructure, including renewable energy1.

A palace spokesperson said it would not be appropriate for the king to announce a change in government policy, Africanews said1. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has said Britain should not apologize, arguing it would boost compensation claims, according to that report1.

The BBC, writing before the speech, said Buckingham Palace described the king as speaking with unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow on the lasting pain of the trade8. Global News, carrying The Canadian Press, focused on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s one-day itinerary at the summit rather than the slavery remarks5.

AP accounts said a small group of protesters gathered outside the meeting calling for acknowledgment and reparatory justice3,4. Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne said countries must have a voice in international decisions, AP reported3,4.

Britain has not issued a formal state apology or agreed to pay reparations, Africanews said1. What Burnham will announce after his bilateral talks at the summit was not settled in the coverage reviewed1,5.

Sources

  1. AfricanewsKing Charles addresses 'monstrous injustice' of slavery as UK PM mulls apology
  2. (AP, via The Guardian)King tells Commonwealth leaders that Britain’s role in slave trade was ‘shameful’ but stops short of apology – as it happenedAlso (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer), (AP, via CityNews Toronto), (AP, via The Guardian), (AP, via Arab News), (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer), (AP, via New York Times), (AP, via Japan Today), (AP, via ClickOnDetroit), (AP, via ClickOrlando), (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer), (AP, via The Philadelphia Inquirer)
  3. Global NewsCarney meeting with Commonwealth leaders in Antigua and Barbuda
  4. France 24King Charles says he has greater understanding of 'horrors' of slavery, falls short of apology
  5. (Reuters, via Daily Maverick)King Charles heads to Caribbean as calls for slavery reparations grow
  1. AfricanewsKing Charles to address slavery discussion with 'unflinching honesty' in Commonwealth speech
  2. BBCKing to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology
  3. Al JazeeraBurnham ‘open’ to UK slavery apology, but not reparations: Why now?
  4. IOLSlavery and submerging islands: King Charles battles health and history on Caribbean tour
  5. APKing Charles III arrives in Bahamas for official Caribbean trip as slavery reparation demands grow
  6. Local 10King Charles III arrives in Guyana as part of official 9-day Caribbean trip
  7. CBS NewsKing faces calls for apology, slavery reparations in Caribbean
  8. MercoPressKing Charles begins a Caribbean tour overshadowed by calls for slavery reparations
  9. EuronewsBahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit
  10. AfricanewsBahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit
  11. Global NewsKing Charles faces calls for apology, slavery reparations on Caribbean tour
  12. StuffKing Charles III can't escape Britain's role in slavery as he tours the Caribbean
  13. KSLKing Charles says Commonwealth to confront slavery's injustices, as calls for reparations grow
  14. France 24King Charles confronts calls for slavery apology during Caribbean tour
  15. Nation AfricaKing Charles speaks on slavery as pressure for reparations mounts
  16. The Korea HeraldCharles tackles thorny legacy of slavery on Caribbean trip
  17. SCMPKing Charles arrives in Bahamas, faces demands for reparations: ‘pay us what you owe us’
  18. ReutersKing Charles heads to Caribbean as calls for slavery reparations grow
  19. Politico EuropeBurnham ‘open’ to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade
  20. Sky News UKBurnham 'open' to slavery apology - as King continues Caribbean tour
  21. The Boston GlobeBritain’s prime minister says he’s open to a formal apology for slavery
  22. DawnUK PM 'open' to slavery apology but not reparations
  23. Al JazeeraKing Charles on Caribbean tour as calls grow for slavery reparations
  24. AfricanewsCalls for slavery reparations grow louder as British king visits Caribbean
  25. AfricanewsKing Charles III's Caribbean tour renews calls for UK slavery reparations
  26. Al JazeeraKing Charles's Caribbean tour: Will he discuss slavery reparations?
  27. AfricanewsBritain's King Charles III attends youth rally in the Bahamas
  28. Japan TodayBurnham says UK government will consider apology for its role in slave trade
  29. France 24UK PM Burnham says 'open' to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations
  30. BBCBurnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
  31. Al JazeeraBurnham opens door to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade

Read the original at Africanews ↗

How it’s being reported

22 sources

First reported by ReutersReuters

Where they agree

  • Charles addressed CHOGM in Antigua on Nov. 3.
  • He used language of sorrow and a shameful chapter without a formal apology.
  • Burnham has discussed an apology while rejecting cash reparations.

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Each outlet's article broken down by our newsroom, in our own words. To read what they wrote, use the button under each one.

AfricanewsAfricanews

Bahamas: King Charles III dances with locals during Caribbean visit

Gives this outlet’s account of the story.

King Charles III showed off his dance moves during a colourful Junkanoo street parade in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, on Wednesday, 28 October, as part of his first Caribbean tour since…

Gives this outlet’s account of the story.

What it reports

  • Africanews covered the king’s slavery remarks and Caribbean tour.
  • Earlier pieces tracked calls for UK reparations.
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Global NewsGlobal News

Carney meeting with Commonwealth leaders in Antigua and Barbuda

Carney’s meetings and trade focus

Carries The Canadian Press report on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s CHOGM itinerary in Antigua.

Leaves out The king’s slavery remarks

Carney’s meetings and trade focus

What it reports

  • Carney was in Antigua for CHOGM with meetings including Gaston Browne and Caribbean leaders.
  • The Canadian Press said much of the meeting’s focus would be trade.

Leaves out The king’s slavery remarks

Read the original at Global News Read the full article at Global News

Same copy also at: Global News

BBC

King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology

Palace briefing and Burnham’s openness to an apology

BBC previewed the speech, citing Buckingham Palace on unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow, before the address. BBC News

Leaves out The delivered speech text

Palace briefing and Burnham’s openness to an apology

What it reports

  • It said Burnham was open to a possible UK apology.

Leaves out The delivered speech text

Read the original at BBC Read the full article at BBC

Same copy also at: BBC