King Charles calls slavery 'shameful chapter' but stops short of apology; UK mulls official apology

King Charles described Britain's role in slavery as a 'shameful chapter' causing 'horror and deep sorrow,' but stopped short of an apology. Reports indicate the UK government, led by PM Burnham, is privately consulting former colonies on the wording of a potential official apology, marking a shift from prior positions that expressed sorrow without saying 'sorry.' The outcome remains uncertain, but an official apology would be a significant diplomatic gesture affecting UK relations with Caribbean and African nations.

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