A palace spokesman revealed: “His Majesty advised the Commonwealth heads of presidency reception in Rwanda final 12 months, ‘I can’t describe the depths of my private sorrow on the struggling of so many, as I proceed to deepen my very own understanding of slavery’s enduring impression’.
“That course of has continued with vigor and willpower since His Majesty’s accession.
“Historic Royal Palaces is a associate in an unbiased analysis mission, which started in October final 12 months, that’s exploring, amongst different points, the hyperlinks between the British monarchy and the transatlantic slave commerce throughout the late seventeenth and 18th centuries.”
The palace spokesman added: “As a part of that drive, the royal family is supporting this analysis via entry to the royal assortment and the royal archives.”