King Charles to talk about slavery on Caribbean trip, but no apology planned

Buckingham Palace says the King will talk about Britain’s history with slavery during his upcoming Caribbean tour, but he will not offer a formal apology.

King Charles is heading to the Caribbean soon. Buckingham Palace says he wants to talk about Britain’s history, including the days of slavery. They describe this time as the “darkest days of our past.” Even though he plans to talk about it, the King will not offer a formal apology for the slave trade. The Palace says the King will not "shy away" from the subject. This means he will face the hard parts of history head-on rather than ignoring them. Many people in the Caribbean have asked for an apology for Britain’s role in slavery for a long time. While the King’s trip will acknowledge the …