Queen of England and Ireland, 1558–1603
King Charles III has told Commonwealth leaders in Antigua and Barbuda that the transatlantic slave trade "still casts a shadow" over Caribbean nations and expressed "profound personal sorrow". He stopped short of an apology. UK prime minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to a formal apology while ruling out financial reparations and is proposing debt-relief and infrastructure support.
Dame Judi Dench has revealed a progression in her age-related macular degeneration, saying she cannot be on stage, read scripts, or recognise faces. She discusses her love for Shakespeare and the upcoming memoir, Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?, in interviews describing how AMD has altered her work and daily life.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting opens in Antigua with leaders from 56 nations. Discussions focus on intra-Commonwealth trade, investment, climate resilience, and digital-skills funds for youth. Some Caribbean voices push for slavery reparations as climate justice and governance agendas take center stage.