https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-to-open-commonwealth-summit-as-burnham-begins-talks-on-slavery-apologyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-to-open-commonwealth-summit-as-burnham-begins-talks-on-slavery-apologyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/king-to-open-commonwealth-summit-as-burnham-begins-talks-on-slavery-apology#u180277Fri, 06 Nov 2026 06:46:22 +0000King Charles III and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are addressing the legacy of the slave trade during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua. The King described Britain's role in the slave trade as "shameful" and expressed "sorrow," though he did not issue a formal apology. Prime Minister Burnham has begun talks regarding a formal UK apology to be issued within the next year, while stating he is not open to reparations. These discussions coincide with a proposed debt reset for Commonwealth nations.Why it mattersThe reparations movement has gained moment