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“Acknowledging those historical wrongs that were committed against Native Americans is extremely important, but we need to take the next step toward healing,” Thompson said.

As head of state, the King is the symbolic focus of calls for such redress, whether that's financial reparations or some other ways addressing of historic wrongs.

Reparations are actions that can be taken to amend for past wrongs.

Earlier this week, former Prime Minister Tony Blair suggested it was wrong for states to apologise for historic wrongs – despite himself saying “sorry” in 2007.

In January 2023, the Church of England pledged £100m to "address past wrongs" after its investment fund was found to have historic links to slavery.