Jacob Rees-Mogg praises King Charles

King Charles has indicated his support for research into the Royal Family’s historical links with slavery for the first time. A statement from Buckingham Palace released by the Guardian said the process has continued with “vigour and determination” since the King acceded the throne. The spokesperson added: “As part of that drive, the royal household is supporting this research through access to the royal collection and the royal archives.”

In recent years the Royal Family has come under increasing fire over accusations they historically benefited from the slave trade with links dating back to the 16th century.

The palace’s latest response comes following the publication of a document showing the transfer of £1,000 of shares from the slave-trading Royal African Company to King William III.

Buckingham Palace showed support for the research being carried out in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces, which began when King Charles acceded the throne in September following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

In a statement, the palace said King Charles takes the issue “profoundly seriously”.

It said: “As His Majesty told the Commonwealth heads of government reception in Rwanda last year: ‘I cannot describe the depths of my personal sorrow at the suffering of so many, as I continue to deepen my own understanding of slavery’s enduring impact.’

“That process has continued with vigour and determination since His Majesty’s accession.

“Historic Royal Palaces is a partner in an independent research project, which began in October last year, that is exploring, among other issues, the links between the British monarchy and the transatlantic slave trade during the late 17th and 18th centuries.”

During the Prince and Princess of Wales’s Caribbean tour last year the couple faced protests over the Royal Family’s involvement.

There were protests and calls throughout the eight-day trip to Belize, Jamaica, and the Bahamas for the royals to pay reparations for slavery and issue a public apology.

The royal couple were accused of perpetuating images of “colonialism”, particularly in shots of them with the locals.

They also had to cancel a visit in Belize due to villagers staging protests over their presence.

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The trip was overshadowed by calls for an apology from the Royals during a trip aiming to strength ties among the Commonwealth.

During an awkward meeting, the prime minister of Jamaica told the couple the country would be “moving on” to become a republic.

In the Bahamas, a Government committee urged the royals to issue “a full and formal apology for their crimes against humanity”.

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