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

The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.

Published Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 20:38
King calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.

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