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King George IV and the Slavery Scandal

Newly discovered documents reveal King George IV personally profited from enslaved labor on Grenadian plantations.

This significant financial gain, amounting to a substantial sum in today's money, fueled his lavish lifestyle.

This finding strengthens calls for the monarchy to acknowledge and atone for its historical complicity in slavery.

The discovery adds fuel to the ongoing debate about reparations and the need for a formal apology from the crown.

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Original: The Guardian

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#King George IV #Grenada #Slavery #Reparations #British Monarchy

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