#JUST_IN: A heir to the British throne, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has told a function in Jamaica that the atrocity of slavery forever stains history & he wishes to express his "profound sorrow".
William says "slavery was abhorrent & should never have happened".
William says "slavery was abhorrent & should never have happened".
William made the remarks during a dinner at King's House which is the official residence of Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen.
The Duke was addressing a host of dignitaries & state officials including Jamaica's Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM.
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The Duke was addressing a host of dignitaries & state officials including Jamaica's Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM.
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Prime Minister Holness and his wife, East Rural St. Andrew Member of Parliament @JulietHolness arriving for the dinner at King's House in St. Andrew.
William and Kate at the dinner at King's House.
Governor General Sir Patrick Allen with William and Kate. (left)
Opposition Leader @MarkJGolding and his wife, Sandra, converse with the Duke and Duchess. (right)
Opposition Leader @MarkJGolding and his wife, Sandra, converse with the Duke and Duchess. (right)
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