Leaders at the Commonwealth summit, including King Charles, have addressed the painful history of slavery as calls for reparations intensify. King Charles acknowledged that the past cannot be changed while emphasizing the need to tackle ongoing inequalities. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to engage in discussions about reparations, yet he has rejected claims for financial compensation, stating that the UK cannot afford to meet the demands. The Bahamas’ Prime Minister has specifically called for frank discussions on reparations, highlighting a division among Commonwealth nations regarding this issue. As global calls for reparations grow louder, the UK government maintains its stance against apologizing for its historical role in the slave trade.