# King Charles expresses sorrow over slave trade in Antigua

King Charles III expressed sorrow over the slave trade during a visit to Antigua, amid Caribbean calls for reparations and debate over the monarchy’s colonial legacy. The remarks came during a royal tour that has renewed attention to Britain’s role in slavery and growing republican sentiment in some Caribbean nations.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/3/uks-king-charles-expresses-profound-sorrow-over-transatlantic-slave-era?traffic_source=rss) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 18:32:46 +0000
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/03/king-charles-commonwealth-summit-campaigners-apology-slavery) — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 22:15:19 GMT