King Charles

King Charles is the current monarch of the United Kingdom. He is newsworthy due to ongoing discussions about the monarchy's historical role in transatlantic slavery, with calls for a formal apology. Research has highlighted how the British crown and Royal Navy extended and protected the slave trade for centuries. Separately, his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, is again in the news due to the resurfacing of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. Newly released documents include photographs and emails suggesting a close relationship between Andrew and Epstein, even after Epstein's release from prison for child sex offenses. A second woman has also alleged that Epstein sent her to the UK to have a sexual encounter with Andrew. UK politicians are calling for Andrew to testify in the US Congress regarding his knowledge of Epstein's crimes. These events are significant as they impact the reputation of the monarchy and raise questions about accountability for past actions and associations.