King to address slavery with 'unflinching honesty'

Britain's King is set to address Commonwealth leaders, the leaders of the association of mostly former British territories, and will speak about slavery in his speech. According to Sky News, he will do so with "unflinching honesty" and express "sincere sorrow".

The speech comes amid increasing pressure for Britain to offer an apology over its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

The source gives no further details on when and where the speech will take place, or whether the King will formally offer an apology.