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King Willem-Alexander apologizes for Netherlands’ historic involvement in slavery
Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Saturday formally apologized as regent of the Netherlands for the country’s involvement in slavery, saying he felt “personally and intensely” affected.
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“Today I’m standing here in front of you as your king and as part of the government. Today I am apologizing myself,” Willem-Alexander said to loud cheers at an event marking 150 years since slaves were freed in former colonies.
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