Barbados cut its remaining ties with the British monarchy at midnight today after a 400-year long relationship. On Monday evening, Prince Charles spoke at a ceremony and acknowledged the atrocity of slavery as the nation officially removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. Barbados inaugurated its first-ever President marked with official festivities celebrating the island’s historic transition. The celebration took place in National Heroes Square in Bridgetown. The Royal Standard flag was lowered from the flagpole and the new Presidential Standard replaced it.
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