More former British Caribbean colonies, including Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, and St. Kitts and Nevis, express intentions to abolish the monarchy, following Barbados' move to become a republic last November.
This trend, influenced by factors such as the Black Lives Matter movement and a desire to reckon with colonial history, challenges the historical ties with the British monarchy.
Royal tours intended to strengthen bonds have instead fueled calls for slavery reparations and a more substantial apology for abuses during the British empire.