Grenada's government and opposition have united to eliminate the oath of allegiance to King Charles III, a move reflecting national unity. The amendment changes the constitutional pledge to affirm allegiance to Grenada. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell emphasized the importance of loyalty to the people of Grenada over a foreign monarch, questioning the rationale behind the previous allegiance. The decision aligns with calls for reparations and acknowledgment of historical injustices related to slavery, reinforcing Grenada's commitment to its national identity and constitutional sovereignty.
The unanimous support for this amendment demonstrates our shared commitment to national identity and constitutional progress, affirming that our allegiance belongs to Grenada and its people.
What is it about King Charles that is superior to me, that requires me not to swear allegiance to the people of Grenada but to him?
Sovereign countries have excellent bilateral relations. That doesn't mean that you have to swear allegiance to the head of a state of another foreign country.
This only happened, he pointed out, because Grenada was a former British colony and not because it was voted on by Grenadians.
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