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

In a Commonwealth address, the King described the slave trade as a 'shameful chapter,' responding to growing calls for a formal UK apology. The statement marks a notable rhetorical shift from the monarchy's historical silence, though it stops short of an official government apology. The move may pressure the UK government to act and could affect Commonwealth relations.

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