The Uncertain Future of the British Commonwealth
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The Uncertain Future of the British Commonwealth

June 3, 2022 3:21 pm (EST)

The Uncertain Future of the British Commonwealth
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Before her passing in 2022, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated seventy years on the throne. As Charles III takes the crown, Caribbean countries are debating whether to stay in the Commonwealth or follow Barbados, which broke ties with the Crown in 2021. Why are countries choosing to leave, and what could that mean for the future of the monarchy?

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