The Prime Minister has denied suggestions that proposing discussions over a slavery apology has created problems for the King.

Andy Burnham stated he was "reaching out and listening" ahead of his first meeting with Charles since extending the gesture to nations affected by British colonial slavery.

Their meeting occurred in Antigua , where the King will open the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) on Tuesday, an event expected to focus heavily on reparations and slavery apologies.

Mr Burnham has faced criticism from political opponents claiming he placed the King under strain by expressing openness to "listening to calls for a formal apology" regarding slavery, while firmly ruling out reparations.

The King and the Prime Minister reconnected at a Commonwealth Business Forum held at the Sticky Wicket, a bar and restaurant next to a cricket ground.

Charles is on the final leg of his Caribbean tour (AFP/Getty)

When asked by ITV News on arrival if he had "made things more difficult" for the…