Prince Charles, who is the heir to the British throne, acknowledged the "appalling atrocity of slavery" after Barbados formally declared itself the world's newest republic and removed Queen Elizabeth II as head of state in a solemn ceremony.

'Appalling atrocity of slavery, which stains our history,' says Prince Charles as Barbados becomes a republic

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'Appalling atrocity of slavery, which stains our history,' says Prince Charles as Barbados becomes a republic