King to address slavery with 'unflinching honesty' and 'sincere sorrow' in Commonwealth speech
Buckingham Palace says the King will not shy away from confronting the most shameful aspects of the past; PM Burnham says he is open to a formal apology
King Charles will speak with 'unflinching honesty' and 'sincere sorrow' on the lasting pain of the transatlantic slave trade during a speech to Commonwealth leaders in Antigua on Tuesday, Buckingham Palace has said, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham signals a shift in the government's stance by saying he is 'open' to a formal apology.