Queen Elizabeth Speaks Out as Barbados Drops Her as Head of State to Become a Republic
Barbados is no longer pledging allegiance to the Queen as the island nation becomes an independent republic
By Greta Bjornson, People Queen Elizabeth is sending her regards to Barbados as the country becomes the world’s newest republic. The Queen, 95, was removed as head of state when the island nation cut ties with her Monday in an official ceremony. Barbados President Sandra Mason — who previously served as governor-general — is now […]
