The Royal family must directly address and pay reparations for role in slavery

The British monarchy is hailed as an elite group of rulers and leaders from the nation that birthed the Americas — as well as had control of most of the world at one point or another. However, even after their influence over the rest of the world has been highly reduced, their impact is still not only felt in Great Britain, but by generations affected either directly or indirectly by the slave trade. The royal family must address their involvement in the slave trade and arrange to make amends, whether it be through financial compensation, the funding of social programs or public campaigns where they directly take responsibility.  With this action, the royals can help heal wounds stemming from their past and attempt to correct the negative impact their participation in the slave trade has caused. Creating companies to capitalize off of colonization, directly owning slaves and funding voyages that would lead to imperialistic endeavors are just some of the ways the crown has benefited from slavery. Several kings and queens have been linked to granting merchants special privileges and investing in the continuation of the slave trade throughout their reign.  Using these profits, the British empire grew, increasing the...