Antigua and Barbuda to hold republic referendum within three years, says PM
Prime minister Gaston Browne reiterates plan for referendum in wake of Queen’s death The prime minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Gaston Browne, has said he...
Category : Monarchy
Queen’s death intensifies criticism of British empire’s violent atrocities
American commentators, academics and others are calling into reconsideration of monarchy’s lasting influences The death of Queen Elizabeth II revived longstanding criticism in the US...
Boris Johnson and Prince Charles to hold Rwanda talks
Pair are visiting for Commonwealth meeting, after Charles criticised government’s asylum policy Boris Johnson will have a potentially awkward meeting with the Prince of Wales...
Doncaster and Milton Keynes among eight towns awarded city status
Stanley in Falkland Islands also becomes city after contest marking Queen’s platinum jubilee year Doncaster, Milton Keynes and Stanley in the Falkland Islands have been...
Prince Edward and Sophie postpone visit to Grenada at short notice
No explanation given for change, with royals due to begin platinum jubilee tour of Caribbean on Friday A planned visit by the Earl and Countess...
William and Kate: what matters is better future for people of Commonwealth
Royal couple say they are ‘committed to service’, which is not ‘telling people what to do’, at end of Caribbean tour The Duke and Duchess...
‘Perfect storm’: William and Kate’s awkward Caribbean tour
Calls for slavery reparations and Jamaica’s PM insisting country was ‘moving on’ signal sea change in relations with royals It was supposed to be a...
Jamaican campaigners call for colonialism apology from royal family
Politicians and business leaders sign open letter as Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit Caribbean Jamaican campaigners have accused the Queen of perpetuating slavery in...
Growing calls in Caribbean to cut ties to monarchy as royals fly out
William and Kate’s visit seen as attempt to persuade countries not to follow Barbados in ditching monarchy The UK should be helping Caribbean nations sever...
The Queen tests positive for Covid
Monarch, 95, experiencing ‘mild cold-like symptoms’ but expects to continue carrying out light duties See all our coronavirus coverage The Queen has tested positive for...
