King Charles calls slavery 'shameful chapter' but offers no apology
Headline from UPI · First reported Nov 3, 3:26 AM ET () · Updated Nov 3, 6:33 PM ET · 7 sources, 7 articles
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King Charles III stopped short of addressing growing demands for an apology and reparations for Britain's centuries-long role in the slave trade.
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