'We're on our way': Inside the global push to ditch the British monarchy

Australia's newly elected republican prime minister Anthony Albanese (top right) could follow the example set by Barbados in removing the Queen as head of state

IN November 2021, Barbados cut ties with the British monarchy. Sandra Mason was sworn in as the nation’s first president, ousting the Queen in a ceremony attended by Prince Charles.

“Some have grown up stupid under the Union Jack,” Winston Farrell, a Barbadian poet told those gathered to watch. “Full stop this colonial page.”