Behind the Times Barbados and the End of Monarchy Barbados’ decision to remove Queen Elizabeth II as head of state was inevitable. Why did it take so long? John T. Gilmore | Published in History Today Volume 72 Issue 2 February 2022 Ben Jones To continue reading this article you will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems.