Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologised for the royal house's role in slavery and asked forgiveness in a speech at the slavery monument in Amsterdam. AP
Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologised for the royal house's role in slavery and asked forgiveness in a speech at the slavery monument in Amsterdam. AP

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Dutch king makes historic apology for slavery

Speech by monarch comes as Caribbean islanders mark 150 years of abolition in Amsterdam

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July 01, 2023

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