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 trade

King Charles III with the Queen Consort. King Charles has previously made public expressions of regret at the suffering that slavery inflicted, describing it as an 'appalling atrocity'.

Britain's King Charles has for the first time signalled his support for research into the British monarchy’s historical links with transatlantic slavery.

It comes after the emergence of a document showing his predecessor’s stake in a slave-trading company.