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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: King Charles has been described as the British government's secret weapon after a politically sensitive Caribbean tour.
- 0:08[SPEAKER_00]: His tour included the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda from October 27 to November 4.
- 0:16[SPEAKER_00]: This journey featured 34 engagements and culminated in the Commonwealth heads of government, meeting in Antigua and Barbuda.
- 0:24[SPEAKER_00]: Leaders in these nations called for Reparatory Justice, including a formal apology and compensation for lasting consequences of slavery.
- 0:34[SPEAKER_00]: During his address on November 3, Charles acknowledged the continuing impact of the transatlantic slave trade.
- 0:42[SPEAKER_00]: The transatlantic trade in enslaved persons still casts a shadow over these islands and other members of our Commonwealth.
- 0:49[SPEAKER_00]: He stated,
- 0:51[SPEAKER_00]: Despite his acknowledgement of the suffering, he stopped short of offering an official apology.
- 0:57[SPEAKER_00]: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed openness to calls for an apology, but ruled out financial reparations.
- 1:05[SPEAKER_00]: The comment came after consultations between Buckingham Palace and the Prime Minister's office.
- 1:12[SPEAKER_00]: A senior royal aide, noted the need to navigate the King's constitutional responsibilities, amid evolving views on colonial history.
- 1:21[SPEAKER_00]: The visit provoked discussions on the monarchy's future in the Caribbean.
- 1:25[SPEAKER_00]: With some nations, considering Republic status.