Deputy Raluca Kovacs is recognised for her "contribution to promoting parliamentary democracy".

The UK had previously insisted the subject was not on the agenda at the leaders' summit in Samoa.

Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

Some Commonwealth countries have called for the UK to pay reparations for its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade.

King Charles says says "the most painful aspects of our past continue to resonate" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders.

The chancellor says she understands why countries are making demands but the UK will not pay out.

Downing Street insists a discussion about the issue is not on the agenda for the summit of 56 Commonwealth countries.

The prime minister says he wants to focus on challenges faced by Commonwealth countries "right now".