3 Jun 2022

The Caribbean and the Queen: a new era

There are calls for the Queen to be removed as head of htate in at least six Caribbean countries.

As Jubilee celebrations begin, calls for the Queen to be removed as head of state in at least six countries in the Caribbean are being heard loud and clear.

But why is this happening now? And what does it say about the royal family’s and Britain’s influence across the world?

In this episode, Ayshah Tull speaks to people from across the globe who can help us understand how strong the level of feeling is towards the royals on the other side of the Atlantic and we will discuss how easy it is to cut ties with the past.

Sources: BFI, BBC, ITV

Producer: Rachel Evans

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