Antigua and Barbuda: King Charles III calls slavery a “monstrous injustice”

At the opening of a Commonwealth summit on Tuesday, King Charles III called the transatlantic slave trade a “monstrous injustice” and said the chapter filled him with horror and personal sadness. He said the trade continued to cast a shadow over the islands and other Commonwealth members, while stressing the importance of learning from the past. British Prime Minister Mr Burnham is discussing with Commonwealth leaders the possibility of an official apology for Britain’s role in slavery. An estimated 10 to 15 million enslaved people were transported from Africa to the Americas over four centuries.