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Why won't the King apologise?
Buckingham Palace says King Charles won't formally apologise for slavery on his Caribbean tour. As a constitutional monarch, the King acts on government advice. A formal apology would be a significant political act, potentially opening the door to reparations claims, which the UK government has consistently resisted. His role is to represent the nation, not to make policy.
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