King describes slave trade as 'shameful chapter' in Commonwealth speech

King describes slave trade as 'shameful chapter' in Commonwealth speech

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In a recent Commonwealth address, the King referred to the slave trade as a 'shameful chapter.' This statement follows ongoing calls for the UK government to formally apologize for Britain's historic involvement in the trade.

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