15 Countries King Charles III is a Sovereign of

May 04, 2023, 17:50 IST

Wion Web Desk

UKĀ 

On May 6, King Charles III will officially be proclaimed the King of the United Kingdom. Besides the UK, 14 other countries fall under the reign of the British monarch.

Antigua and Barbuda

Even though Charles was confirmed as the king of this country, Prime Minister Gaston Browne says he intends to hold a public referendum within the next three years to do away with the British monarch as its head.

Australia

After the demise of Queen Elizabeth II in September last year, King Charles III was officially proclaimed the ruling monarch of Australia by Governor-General David Hurley.

Bahamas

During a formal ceremony at Parliament Square in the Bahamian capital, the Bahamas proclaimed the UK's 73-year-old King Charles III as its new head of state.

Belize

King Charles III has never visited Belize. The government of Belize is gearing up to consult the public about becoming a republic.

Canada

His Majesty King Charles III has a close and special connection with Canada. The country will hold an unveiling to mark the coronation of the new British monarch.

Grenada

Grenada, known as the 'Island of Spice', gained independence in 1974. King Charles III has visited Grenada only once, in 2019.

Jamaica

As sovereign, King Charles III is the personal embodiment of the Jamaican Crown.

New Zealand

In September 2022, following Queen Elizabeth's death, a proclamation was passed in the parliament in the capital city of Wellington, announcing Charles as the new monarch.

Papua New Guinea

The monarchy is very popular in this country in Oceania. King Charles III has visited Papua New Guinea thrice. No referendum is on the horizon.

Saint Kitts and Nevis

St Kitts and Nevis is an island country located in the West Indies and is the only sovereign federation in the Caribbean.

Saint Lucia

King Charles III is the head of state of this island country in the West Indies.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

A proposal to replace the monarch with a non-executive president was defeated by 56% votes in 2009 in this southern Caribbean nation.

Solomon Islands

The current monarch is officially titled 'King of Solomon Islands.' King Charles III visited the country in November 2019.

Tuvalu

Tuvalu, in 2008, held a referendum on becoming a republic, but only 35% voted in its favour. The King's official birthday is a public holiday in this independent island nation.

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