Queen Elizabeth II to be removed as the Head of State in Barbados come 2021

Posted by E.L.E.X on September 17 2020 under News









Barbados has announced its intention to remove the Queen as its head of state and become a republic come 2021.

 

The Caribbean island said it wants "full sovereignty" by the time it celebrates its 55th anniversary of independence from the UK in November 2021.

 

A speech written by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley quoted its first premier Errol Barrow who warned against "loitering on colonial premises".

 

Reading the speech, Barbados' governor-general Dame Sandra Mason said: "The time has come to fully leave our colonial past behind.

 

"Barbadians want a Barbadian head of state.

 

"This is the ultimate statement of confidence in who we are and what we are capable of achieving.

 

"Hence, Barbados will take the next logical step toward full sovereignty and become a republic by the time we celebrate our 55th anniversary of independence."

 

Queen Elizabeth II to be removed as the Head of State in Barbados come 2021

 

Reacting in a short statement, Buckingham Palace said Barbados' intention to remove the Queen as head of state and become a republic is a "matter" for the Caribbean nation. 

 

Asked to comment on the Commonwealth country's plans a palace spokesman said: "This is a matter for the government and people of Barbados."

 

Barbados gained its independence from Britain in 1966, though the Queen remains its constitutional monarch.

 

Barbados would join Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica and Guyana if it proceeds with its plan to become a republic.





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