Antigua plans vote on King's role as head of state
According to the BBC today, September 11, 2022, Gaston A. Browne said a referendum could take place within three years - but emphasised that the move was "not an act of hostility".
He made the comments after confirming Charles III as King and head of state of the Caribbean nation.
Mr Browne said he intended to introduce the referendum if re-elected next year.
According to the BBC, while Mr Browne expects to win that election - his party holds 15 of the 17 seats in parliament - he accepted that there hadn't been any major demand to hold a vote among citizens.
"I think most people haven't even bothered to think about it," Mr Browne told ITV News.
Many countries reconsidering role of monarchy
In addition to the UK, King Charles serves as head of state in 14 countries - Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Grenada, Jamaica, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu.
But many countries are reconsidering the role of monarchy, with Mr Browne saying becoming a republic would mark the "final step to complete the circle of independence to become a truly sovereign nation".
And in Jamaica, the ruling Labour Party says its goal is to hold a referendum on becoming a republic.
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