Fifty-five years ago, Barbados gained independence from Britain. Despite independence, Queen Elizabeth has remained head of state. Today, that's come to an end. Barbados has formally cut ties with the British monarchy and declared itself a republic. Will other realms in the Commonwealth follow? And what does the move mean for the royal family?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes. Host: Manveen RanaGuests: -Matthew Campbell, Foreign Features Editor, The Sunday Times.-Roya Nikkhah, Royal Editor, The Sunday Times.Clips: ITV News, Channel 4 News, The Guardian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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