00:21we cannot change the actions of those who came before us we can however learn from the past
00:30the transatlantic trade and enslaved persons still cast a shadow over these islands and other members of our commonwealth
00:40as I have said before that shameful chapter of history is one that fills my heart with horror and my
00:49soul with the most profound personal sorrow
00:53and yet history also teaches us that evil need not have the last word that character and courage can combine
01:05to overcome the most monstrous injustice
01:08as they did with the determination to end international trade in enslaved people in which the Royal Navy played such
01:17a leading role
01:20the more I have furthered my own understanding of the issues through listening, learning and looking
01:29the more committed I have become to finding ways for us to work in modern partnership to address the wrongs
01:38of the past with action for the future
01:42through improving access to education, investing in jobs and opportunities, encouraging intra-commonwealth trade
01:51and inspiring vital climate resilience measures across the world
01:57I have always felt that there is so much that could be done to help lift up those who struggle
02:04against hardship and disadvantage
02:09I have always tried to play my part in doing just that for as any sailor navigating the seas knows
02:18we cannot command the winds least of all where the winds of yesterday have delivered us
02:25but we can choose how we set our sails
02:29thank you your majesty
02:58particularly for small and medium sized enterprises
03:03let us establish predictable investment frameworks
03:06readiness also requires an honest engagement with our shared history
03:10and some more
03:12we agree that the time had come for a meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation
03:18on reparatory justice
03:20we must now carry that commitment forward
03:23through structured, inclusive dialogue
03:25on the enduring consequences of slavery and colonialism
03:29with a determination to make progress
03:32and a willingness to build consensus
03:35while before solving the wind is about bringing this
03:36to this
03:36Thank you
03:37Thank you
