LIVE: Dutch King Apologizes For Colonial-Era Slavery | Dutch King Apologizes | English News LIVE

LIVE: Dutch King Apologizes For Colonial-Era Slavery | Dutch King Apologizes | English News LIVE

Dutch King Willem-Alexander has apologized for his country's historic involvement in slavery and its ongoing repercussions, as the Netherlands on Saturday begins an official event to mark 150 years since the end of slavery in Dutch colonies.

The king issued his apology during a speech marking the event.

"Today I'm standing here in front of you as your king and as part of the government. Today I am apologising myself," Willem-Alexander said.

Thousands of descendants from the former Dutch colony of Suriname and the Dutch overseas territories of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao are attending celebrations in Amsterdam.

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