King has no policy role

Buckingham Palace said the King’s role as head of the Commonwealth is to “inspire and convene”, not make policy, as leaders gathered in Antigua and Barbuda amid calls for the UK to apologise for slavery and consider reparations. His upcoming speech is expected to acknowledge slavery’s painful legacy, but will reflect the government’s position; any formal apology or reparations would be a decision for political leaders.

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