
国王将在向英联邦领袖发表演讲时,以“毫不回避的诚实”和“真诚的悲痛”谈论奴隶制,此前英国因其在跨大西洋奴隶贸易中的角色而面临日益增长的道歉压力。
The King will speak about slavery with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders amid increasing pressure for Britain to offer an apology over its role in the transatlantic slave trade.
查尔斯将在周二的英联邦政府首脑会议(CHOGN)上发表开幕致辞,此前首相安迪·伯纳姆表示,他“愿意”为由56个成员国组成的协会提供机会,讨论英国对奴隶制的道歉。
Charles will deliver the opening address at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (CHOGN) on Tuesday, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was "open" to offering the association of 56 member states the opportunity to discuss a slavery apology from Britain.
作为英联邦首脑,查尔斯在安提瓜和巴布达的演讲中不宜谈及英国政府政策,也不会在此道歉,天空新闻的皇室记者劳拉·邦多克(Laura Bundock)指出。关于他未来是否可能道歉,邦多克表示,这方面的讨论“已经显著向前推进”。
As the head of the Commonwealth, it would not be appropriate for Charles to talk about UK government policy during his speech in Antigua and Barbuda, and he will not be apologising there, according to Sky's royal correspondent Laura Bundock On whether he could offer an apology in the future, Ms Bundock said that the conversation in this respect "has shifted forwards significantly".
国王在峰会上的讲话将主要聚焦于鼓励全球挑战的解决方案以及“民族大家庭”的机遇。
The King's words at the summit will focus primarily on encouraging solutions to global challenges and opportunities for the "family of nations".
在国王离开英国前往为期九天的地区巡访之前,一些加勒比海国家再次呼吁英国为其在贩卖被奴役者中的角色道歉,并要求赔偿。此次巡访已包括对圭亚那的国事访问以及对巴哈马的行程。
Some Caribbean countries made further calls for Britain to apologise for its role in selling enslaved people, and for reparations, before the King left the UK for his nine-day tour of the region, which has included a state visit to Guyana and a trip to the Bahamas.
在此行之前,据了解,部长们并未建议查尔斯提供道歉或赔偿,以遵循既定政策。
Ahead of the visit, it was understood ministers had not advised Charles to offer an apology or reparations, in keeping with established policy.
但当伯纳姆周五在《卫报》上写道:“我们正提供一个结构化对话平台,供受跨大西洋奴隶贸易影响的人士参与。”时,潜在的道歉议题再次被推到前台。
But the potential for an apology was then thrown back into focus when Mr Burnham wrote in the Guardian on Friday: "We are offering a structured dialogue with those affected by the transatlantic slave trade.

“倾听对英国国家正式道歉的呼声将成为这一进程的重要组成部分,我对此持开放态度。”首相在文中表达了“对数以千万计的痛苦与苦难的悲痛与遗憾”,但排除了金钱赔偿的可能。
"Listening to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the British state will form an important part of this process and I am open to them." The prime minister expressed his "sorrow and regret for the pain and suffering of so many millions" but ruled out financial reparations.
机场附近出现无人机活动导致航班受阻 警察在巴勒斯坦行动抗议期间逮捕139人 白金汉宫发言人表示:“正如我们所表明的那样,国王在此次访问期间不会回避直面过去最令人感到羞耻的方面。”
Flights disrupted after drone activity near airport Police arrest 139 people during Palestine Action protest A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "As we have indicated, the King will not shy away from confronting the most shameful aspects of the past during this visit.
“因此,您可以期待他在演讲中以坚定不移的坦诚、真诚的悲痛,以及对相关政府之间将在英联邦政府首脑会议(CHOGM)及其他场合就此问题进行的更广泛讨论的尊重,来谈及这些问题。”
"You may therefore expect him to address them in his speech with unflinching honesty, sincere sorrow, and respect for the wider discussions that will be taking place between relevant governments on this issue at CHOGM and beyond.
“他将以英联邦元首的身份在英联邦政府首脑会议上发表讲话。他若谈及与英国政府立场相关的特定政策事务将是不恰当的。”
"He will be speaking at CHOGM in his capacity as head of the Commonwealth. It would not be appropriate for him to address matters of particular policy relating to the UK government's position.
“为了契合英联邦政府首脑会议‘加速伙伴关系与投资以实现英联邦繁荣’的议程,国王陛下的演讲因此将主要聚焦于鼓励采取务实解决方案和共同努力,以应对与当今英联邦大家庭全部56个成员都相关的全球挑战和机遇。” 伯纳姆先生关于政府对奴隶制道歉立场的转变已及时告知了宫廷,在该文章发表后,国王的演讲或其英联邦政府首脑会议日程无需做出任何修改。
"In keeping with the CHOGM agenda of 'Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth', His Majesty's speech will therefore primarily focus on encouraging practical solutions and united efforts to address global challenges and opportunities relevant to all 56 members of the Commonwealth family today." The palace was told of Mr Burnham's change to the government's position on a slavery apology in a timely manner, and there has been no need for alterations to the King's speech or his CHOGM programme after the article.
查尔斯上周二在巴哈马的一场青年集会上发表讲话,承认了“过去的巨大苦难”,从而开启了他为期九天的访问。
Charles started his nine-day visit last Tuesday by acknowledging the "great suffering of the past" in a speech at a youth rally in the Bahamas.
在他访问圭亚那之前,该国总统穆罕默德·伊尔凡·阿里表示,查尔斯已将奴隶制认作“人类历史上最黑暗的日子”,但道歉将是“下一步”。
Ahead of his visit to Guyana, the nation's president Mohamed Irfaan Ali said Charles had recognised slavery as the "darkest days in human history", but an apology would be "the next step".
周五离开圭亚那之前,国王访问了首都乔治敦的独立公园,1823年德梅拉拉起义中参与其中的33人曾被绞死在那里。
Before departing from Guyana on Friday, the King visited Independence Park in the capital, Georgetown, where 33 people involved in the Demerara Rebellion of 1823 were hanged.
王后几天前抵达安提瓜,查尔斯于周五深夜与她会合,这对夫妇周六一起度过了一个休息日。
The Queen arrived in Antigua a few days ago and was joined by Charles late on Friday night, with the couple enjoying a rest day together on Saturday.
关于英联邦政府首脑会议(CHOGM)活动,随着演讲措辞即将面临严格审视,一位资深宫廷助手表示:“陛下在走外交钢丝方面经验丰富,正如你们今年多次所见。他准备好进行涉及复杂问题和关系的具有挑战性的访问。
Of the CHOGM event, with the wording of the speech now set to come under heavy scrutiny, a senior palace aide said: "His Majesty is well practised on the diplomatic tightrope, as you've seen again several times this year. He is up for challenging visits with complex issues and relationships in play.
“他认为,他的职责是‘为英国、英联邦王国和更广泛的英联邦击球’,在最高层面促进、保护和加强关系。”
"He sees it as his role to 'bat for Britain', the realms and wider Commonwealth, promoting, protecting and enhancing relationships at the highest level."