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The Caribbean island of Barbados has become a republic.
Barbados has been an independent country since 1966.
But now it has replaced the Queen of England with a president.
The new Barbadian president, Dame Sandra Mason, spoke about the country's future.
Prince Charles congratulated Barbados on its new republic and past success.
Members of parliament have promised to protect the republic.
Mia Amor Mottley, the Barbadian prime minister, knows the change will be difficult.
People must move in the same direction.
Barbados will celebrate every 1st December as Independence Day.
Superstar Rihanna is Barbados's most famous child.
She was given the country's National Hero award.
Rihanna was delighted.
Mottley hopes Rihanna's example will give young Barbadians confidence.
They are free to follow their dreams.
