King Charles Urges Commonwealth to Face Its Past

King Charles recently spoke up at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, pushing the organization to confront its troubling history. He acknowledged the ongoing pain from the past, emphasizing the need to learn from history to build a better future. Charles highlighted the importance of choosing unity over division when tackling global challenges. He didn't directly mention slavery but urged everyone to commit to fixing persistent inequalities. The summit, known as CHOGM, brings together leaders from 56 member states to address issues like climate change and youth opportunities. It aims to foster sustainable prosperity for all. Just before the summit, diplomats were reportedly drafting a text to support a meaningful and respectful conversation on past wrongs. In his first visit to a Commonwealth nation as the organization's head, King Charles expressed deep regret over past atrocities in Kenya.