Prince Harry’s book sparks debate about the monarchy’s connection to the slave trade

In his record-breaking book, Spare, Prince Harry addresses his family’s historical connection to slavery, acknowledging that the monarchy was built on wealth generated by “exploited labor and brawling, annexation, and enslaved people.” Holly Williams reports that while members of the British royal family have expressed sadness at their links to slavery, there has never been an official apology and activists such as Esther Stanford-Xosei are actively calling for reparations.