Britain had a leading role in ending the slave trade, says Charles: King hails Royal Navy's heroics after PM opened door to apology for slavery

In a punchier-than-expected speech to Commonwealth leaders, Charles steered clear of offering an apology, insisting 'we cannot change the past'.

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