Prince will acknowledge slave trade for first time

The Prince of Wales is to acknowledge the role of Britain in the ‘‘most painful chapter’’ of Ghana’s historic relations with Europe, as he speaks of the ‘‘appalling atrocity’’ of the slave trade in a landmark speech. The Prince, who will speak at the invitation of the President of Ghana at an international conference today, will make clear reference to slavery for the first time in such a forum, as he seeks to build Commonwealth ties during a visit to West Africa. He will argue that Britain must take responsibility for ensuring the horrors are not forgotten.