Prince Charles acknowledges ‘atrocity of slavery’ as Barbados becomes a republic
Prince Charles, who joined the inauguration ceremony of the president-elect, Sandra Mason, said it was a moment for the country to “survey a new horizon”.
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Queen speaks of 'special' Barbados on the night she is replaced by a president
The Queen called it a 'significant occasion' and spoke of when she first visited the country just ahead of Independence Day in 1966.
Queen removed as head of state as Barbados becomes Republic
Prince Charles was invited to observe the handover and speak to crowds at the official ceremony as the Caribbean island replaces the Queen with a president.