King Charles signals first explicit support for research into monarchy’s slavery ties

Buckingham Palace makes public statement after Guardian presents evidence of royals’ long history of involvement in transatlantic trade

King Charles has for the first time signalled his support for research into the British monarchy’s historical links with transatlantic slavery, after the emergence of a document showing his predecessor’s stake in a slave-trading company.

Buckingham Palace released the statement after it was contacted by the Guardian about the extensive history of successive British monarchs’ involvement and investment in the enslavement of African people.