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King Charles III and the Future of the Commonwealth
October 3, 2022 1:34 pm (EST)
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As King Charles III ascends to the British throne after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, Commonwealth countries are debating whether to follow Barbados, which broke ties with the Crown in 2021. Why are countries choosing to leave the monarchy, and what could that mean for its future?
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