King Charles III urged to formally apologize for monarchy's ties to slavery, issue reparations
- King Charles should apologize for the monarchy's racist past and role in the slave trade according to royal experts and campaigners.
- Campaigners in 12 countries where Charles is king want him to apologize for impacts of slavery and colonization, commence reparations.
- They are calling for the return of stolen artifacts and human remains, repatriation of cultural treasures.
- Polling shows 35% of Americans think Charles should apologize for slavery.
- Groups involved include campaigners from places like Antigua, New Zealand, Australia, campaigning for reparations, sovereignty, and to cut ties with the monarchy.