The Dutch king apologizes for his country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition

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The Dutch king apologizes for his country's role in slavery on 150th anniversary of abolition
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BREAKING: Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized for his country's role in slavery and asked for forgiveness in a historic speech at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the abolition of slavery.

1 of 19Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologized for the royal house’s role in slavery and asked forgiveness in a speech greeted by cheers and whoops at an event to commemorate the anniversary of the country abolishing slavery in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, July 1, 2023.

People arrive to attend the ceremony where Dutch King Willem-Alexander is to deliver a speech in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the start of a year to commemorate the 150th anniversary of abolition by the Netherlands of slavery. The king’s speech follows Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte saying sorry late last year for the country’s role in the slave trade and slavery.

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