The King has told world leaders the past cannot be changed but nations can "commit" to "right inequalities that endure," as momentum grew for a debate about slavery reparations.Charles used his first speech to the Commonwealth's biennial summit in Samoa as head of the family of nations, to stress how the relationship between member states meant "we can discuss the most challenging issues with openness and respect."He held a series of calls with Commonwealth leaders ahead of the event, and told t

The King has told world leaders the past cannot be changed but nations can "commit" to "right inequalities that endure," as momentum grew for a debate about slavery reparations.Charles used his first speech to the Commonwealth's biennial summit in Samoa as head of the family of nations, to stress how the relationship between member states meant "we can discuss the most challenging issues with openness and respect."He held a series of calls with Commonwealth leaders ahead of the event, and told the gathered heads of state: "I understand, from listening to people across the Commonwealth, how the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate."