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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Tony Jones

Charles to tell Commonwealth leaders becoming a republic ‘is their own decision’

PA Wire

The Prince of Wales is expected to tell Commonwealth leaders decisions about whether they keep the Queen as head of state or become a republic are “a matter for each member country to decide”.

Charles’ comments are due to be delivered during the opening ceremony of a summit of Commonwealth prime ministers and presidents in Rwanda, when he will say a long life has taught him these fundamental changes can be made “calmly and without rancour”.

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