Royal couple told of Antigua and Barbuda’s wish to be republicon April 25, 2022 at 3:47 pm

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The remarks came during a meeting between the Earl and Countess of Wessex and the country’s PM.

Earl of Wessex and Countess of Wessex with Antigua and Barbuda premier Gaston Browne and his cabinet in a meeting

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Antigua and Barbuda should “one day become a republic”, its prime minister has told the Earl and Countess of Wessex during their Caribbean tour.

Gaston Browne said during a meeting with the royal couple, who are touring the region to mark the Platinum Jubilee, it was the country’s wish to remove the Queen as head of state.

However Mr Browne acknowledged such a move is “not on the cards” currently.

He also called for “reparatory justice” to compensate for slavery.

The earl and countess met Mr Browne and his cabinet at a meeting on Monday during the third leg of their Caribbean tour.

Mr Browne told the couple: “We continue to have the Queen as our head of state, even though I should say we aspire at some point to become a republic.

“But that is not currently on the cards so she will remain as head of state for some time to follow.

“We’re not trying to embarrass you, we’re just trying to build awareness.”

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