King to address slavery in Antigua as PM says he is open to possible UK apology — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-to-address-slavery-in-antigua-as-pm-says-he-is-open-to-possible-uk-apologyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. King Charles to Address Slavery in Antigua as PM Opens Door to Apologyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-to-address-slavery-in-antigua-as-pm-says-he-is-open-to-possible-uk-apologyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-to-address-slavery-in-antigua-as-pm-says-he-is-open-to-possible-uk-apology#u175145Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:40:29 +0000King Charles III will address slavery during a Commonwealth speech in Antigua on Tuesday, the final stop of his Caribbean tour. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has stated he is open to a formal apology for the slave trade, signaling a shift in government policy. However, Burnham explicitly rules out financial reparations, asserting that British citizens cannot be held financially responsible for historical wrongs. This positioning comes as the Prime Minister prepares for a Commonwealth summit amid calls from Caribbean leaders for reparations.Why it mattersThe British government has historically li