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Barbados becomes a republic ending 400 years of the British royal family as head of state

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November 30, 2021

Barbados has become a republic, 55 years after gaining independence from the UK.

In a message to the people of the Caribbean island, the Queen sent her “good wishes for your happiness, peace and prosperity in the future” and emphasised the importance of the “continuation of the friendship” with the UK as she ceased to be their monarch.

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