A recent historical document may have revealed links between slavery and the English monarchy, and King Charles III is taking the matter very seriously. Charles has been deeply involved in human rights and other good causes since he was a young prince. He’s also been very concerned with keeping the monarchy’s name as spotless as possible. After The Guardian published this document, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson confirmed that King Charles III discussed it publicly. One of the king’s forefathers was a slave. For many years, the monarchy has been accused of being colonizers, with numerous slavery undertones.
This document demonstrates that in 1689, the deputy governor of the Royal African slave-trading Company transferred 1,000 pounds in stock to King William III. A report from The Guardian that has had a long-lasting impact on all readers who suspected it was possible. This direct link to slavery was revealed as part of a series of stories detailing royal wealth and finances. Both King Charles III and Prince William have stated repeatedly how much they regret the existence of slavery in the first place.
However, neither of them has publicly acknowledged this link.
In previous decades, the king has stated that he will continue to try to understand slavery’s long-term impact in a more meaningful way. This is a practice that still occurs in some countries today, particularly within the Commonwealth. Modern cities have evolved forms of slavery that are frequently portrayed as something entirely different. In terms of the Royal Family’s past, he has described it as “the darkest days of our past and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history.”
