Barbados ends ties with UK to become Republic
THE Prince of Wales has branded slavery an "appalling atrocity that stains our history" as Barbados becomes a republic. Charles made a landmark speech acknowledging Britain's colonial past as the Royal Standard was finally lowered in the Caribbean island. Exactly 55 years after the country gained its independence from Britain, he said: "From the darkest days of our past, and the appalling atrocity of slavery, which forever stains our history, the people of this island forged their path with extraordinary fortitude. "Emancipation, self-government and independence were your way-points. "Freedom, justice and self-determination have been your guides. "Your long journey has brought you to this moment, not as your destination, but as a vantage point from which to survey a new horizon." The address was watched by Rihanna, who took her seat just three minutes before Charles began speaking. The star, dressed in a stunning floor-length orange gown, slipped into a VIP marquee an hour after festivities began - missing the 12 chimes of the parliament tower bell at midnight signalling the beginning of the republic. Continue reading Prince Charles slams ‘appalling atrocity of slavery’ as Barbados ends ties with UK to become Republic https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/16891361/prince-charles-slavery-barbados-uk-republic/ The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: http://www.thesun.co.uk Like The Sun on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesun/ Follow The Sun on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/discover/The_Sun/1633225139 #Barbados #UK #Republic