King Charles speaks of ‘great sorrow and regret’ over British Empire ‘wrongdoings’ – BBC News
Identités et échanges, Le passé dans le présent, Relation au monde, Territoire et mémoire, the British Empire
Published in November 2023 by BBC News
Brief Overview
King Charles expressed “great sorrow and regret” for the violence inflicted upon Kenyans by British forces during their independence movement in the 1950s. While he acknowledged the “abhorrent and unjustifiable” acts, he did not offer a formal apology.
Highlights
- King Charles visited Kenya, his first trip to a Commonwealth country since becoming King.
- He publicly acknowledged the atrocities committed by British forces against Kenyans during their independence movement.
- Charles expressed “great sorrow and regret” for the violence, calling it “abhorrent and unjustifiable”.
- While many appreciated the acknowledgment, some hoped for a formal apology.
- The King’s statement is likely influenced by British government policy on the issue.
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