King Charles calls history of slavery shameful: says remembering is scary, painful; Caribbean countries are demanding forgiveness and reparations

Britain's King Charles III has expressed grief over his country's history of slavery. He said that Britain's role in the slave trade is a shameful part of history. Remembering it makes his heart tremble and he feels deep sorrow. Charles said this while inaugurating a meeting of leaders of Commonwealth countries in Antigua and Barbuda on Tuesday. His statement comes at a time when Caribbean countries are demanding forgiveness and compensation from Britain for slavery. Charles said that history cannot be changed, we can learn from it. King Charles said that the history of slavery still affects the Caribbean countries and other members of the Commonwealth. He said that there are good deeds as well as mistakes of our ancestors in history. We cannot change the deeds they did, but we can learn from them. He said that injustice can be fought with courage and strong determination. Charles also mentioned the role of the British Royal Navy in abolishing the slave trade. Caribbean countries are seeking forgiveness and compensation from Britain The Caribbean countries say that their people and economy suffered heavy losses during slavery. Therefore, Britain should apologize for its role and compensate. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has also said that the government may consider a proposal to apologize to the Commonwealth countries. However, Buckingham Palace has made it clear that the decision to pay compensation cannot be made by the King. This is a matter of the British government. Between 1500 and 1800, Britain enslaved Africans and sent them to their colonial territories. The British Parliament also enslaved 3.2 million Africans. Britain enslaves 3.2 million Africans The British government is preparing to bring a 'debt reset' scheme for Commonwealth countries in exchange for compensation. Under this, it is about relieving those countries from rising interest on debt. It is being seen as an alternative step by Britain amidst the demand for forgiveness and compensation for slavery. This meeting of the Commonwealth countries is held every two years. It comprises leaders and delegates from 56 member countries.