This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on September 16, 2020). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
Barbados will remove Queen Elizabeth as its head of state (this is mostly symbolic at this point, as they’ve been independent since 1966). However, this doesn’t mean that the sun will finally set on the British Empire — that doesn’t happen until they lose the Pitcairn Islands.