On 30 November, the Caribbean island nation of Barbados officially removed the Queen of England's head of state status and declared it a republic, and Sandra Mason inaugurated the country's first-ever president.

Prince Charles arrives in Barbados
According to the British "Metro Newspaper" and "Guardian", although Barbados officially announced that it is no longer loyal to the Queen of The United Kingdom, the Queen still congratulates the country on its "important" day. Prince Charles arrived in the Caribbean island nation on Sunday (28th) to attend Mason's presidential inauguration ceremony.
In a letter to Mason, the Queen wishes all Barbados a happy, peaceful and prosperous future.
Prince Charles traveled to the island on Sunday to reaffirm "innumerable" ties between the two peoples. But his arrival was not welcomed by all, with protesters demanding an apology and compensation from Britain for its role in the slave trade.
The advent of a new era in Barbados sparked debate in the country about colonialism and the centuries-old british influence, including more than 200 years of slavery, which was abolished and introduced until 1834.
Fihana Burburía, founder of the Muslim Association of Barbados, believes that British colonialism and slavery are at the root of modern inequality on the island.
David Danny of the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration said: "Prince Charles's visit is an insult. The British royal family benefited from slavery in Barbados. I'm very angry. He added: "It's not just a matter of money, it's a matter of apologies and help, and we need compensation to change our society." ”
The last time the Queen was relieved of her head of state status was in 1992, when Mauritius declared a republic. The Barbados decision will be closely watched by other Commonwealth member states, particularly in the Caribbean. (Editor: SDY)