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Why Ditching the British Monarch Is Legally Challenging, From Australia to Jamaica

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September 16, 2022

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King Charles III is now officially the head of state in 14 countries outside of the United Kingdom, and in some of those realms, there is fresh debate about abolishing the monarchy following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. But experts say that cutting ties with the Crown isn’t an easy legal process.

Here’s a look at which countries are talking about replacing the monarch and the challenges they may face moving forward.

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