Palace Says It Was Not Caught Off Guard by Prime Minister's Slavery Apology
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Buckingham Palace has said it was not surprised by the Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, when he apologised for Britain's role in slavery. Reports on the apology described the government's approach as open and direct, and the Palace has rejected suggestions that it had been left unprepared.
The apology has drawn attention because it addresses one of the most difficult parts of British history. Slavery was legal across the British Empire for more than two centuries, and many people in Britain and in former colonies still discuss how it should be remembered and recognised today. Public statements of this kind often lead to questions about what, if anything, should follow them.
The Prime Minister also suggested that further money could be made available in connection with the issue. The details of any such funding were not fully set out in the reports available at the time of writing. It is not yet clear how any new money would be spent or who would receive it.
Buckingham Palace's response shows that the issue is still closely followed by the public and by institutions connected to the monarchy. Further information about the government's plans and any official reaction is expected in the coming days.
Sources: GB News
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