King Charles Supports Historic Probe Into Royal Family's Role in Slavery

Buckingham Palace announced King Charles III's support for an in-depth investigation into the British monarchy's ties to slavery and the slave trade.
Academics will be granted access to the royal archives and collection to research direct connections between the royal family and slavery.
The study will explore the monarchy's role in the transatlantic slave trade and support of colonial expansion.
This marks the first time the royal family has backed an official inquiry into its links with slavery.
The research, due in 2026, comes after revelations about King William III's shares in a slave-trading company and growing calls for reparations.