Britain's King Charles III made a statement at the start of a meeting of Commonwealth leaders held in Antigua and Barbuda. He expressed sorrow over Britain's history of slavery and described it as shameful.

Historical context and demands from Caribbean nations

According to historical data, Britain enslaved approximately 32 lakh African people between 1500 and 1800. Meanwhile, Caribbean countries are demanding a formal apology and compensation from Britain for this historical injustice.

However, the decision to pay compensation in this matter does not fall within the king's jurisdiction as it is directly linked to the British government. On the other hand, the British government is preparing to introduce a new debt reset scheme for Commonwealth countries.