Updated: Dec 1, 2021, 12:08 IST
Almost 400 years after it became a British colony, Barbados is now the world's newest republic. The Caribbean island nation parted ways with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state, and Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, 72, took over as the President with Prince Charles in attendance at the ceremony. However, Barbados, like India, will continue to be one of the 54 Commonwealth nations.
What will change?
Why this story
The Caribbean island of Barbados became a republic, formally cutting ties with Queen Elizabeth II on November 30. Its new president Sandra Mason will be head of state
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