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The Bahamas Marks 53 Years of Independence Under a British King

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Bahamian revelers and Prime Minister Philip Davis on a beach beneath a looming British monarch.

The Bahamas celebrates 53 years of independence today with Junkanoo, flags, prayers, speeches, and patriotic pageantry. Yet the constitution still bows to a British king and the Privy Council. iPINIONS bemoans that’s not independence fulfilled. That’s independence deferred. Read my full take on Substack:https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/the-bahamas-marks-53-years-of-independence Read more.

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Filed Under: International Affairs Tagged With: Bahamas Independence, Bahamas Republic, Brave Davis, British monarchy, Caribbean politics, colonialism, Commonwealth, iPINIONS, King Charles, Philip Davis, Privy Council, The Bahamas

Why Is The Bahamas Still Celebrating Independence Under a British Monarch?

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
collage of images marking Bahamas Independence Day

The Bahamas marks 52 years of independence tomorrow. Yet it still pledges allegiance to a British monarch, wears white wigs in court, and hands out titles like “Sir” as if colonialism never ended. iPINIONS asks: How truly independent are we? Read more on my Substack:https://ipinionsdaily.substack.com/p/still-celebrating-independence-under Read more.

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Filed Under: International Affairs Tagged With: Bahamas, British honours, British monarchy, Caribbean politics, colonial legacy, Commonwealth, Independence Day, Privy Council, Republicanism, White Wigs

Harry and Meghan’s ‘Let Them Eat Cake’ Moment at the Invictus Games

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
royals make royal blunders at Invictus Games and in Jamaica

Prince Harry, the self-styled humanitarian and veteran advocate, has mastered the art of performative empathy. But he missed his cue when it came to greeting athletes at this week’s Invictus Games. Because he and Meghan ended up giving the royal wave as they glided past disabled veterans in a golf cart. It was a spectacle… Read more.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: British monarchy, disabled veterans, Invictus Games, Meghan Markle, performative empathy, Prince Harry, Queen Elizabeth, Royal Family, tone-deaf, William and Kate

Jamaica Moves to Oust the King. Sorry, Charlie…

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 11:16 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Jamaican PM and Prince William with image of King Charles in full regalia inset

Jamaica, from monarchy to republic Jamaica is finally removing the British monarch as its head of state. On Wednesday, the government presented a bill to transition the country from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. But this move should come as no surprise. After all, Jamaica has been telegraphing its intent for decades. Britain, like… Read more.

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Filed Under: International Affairs Tagged With: anti-monarchy, British monarchy, Caribbean Court of Justice, colonial legacy, constitutional reform, Jamaica republic, Jamaican independence, King Charles

Kate Middleton’s Photoshop Flop 

Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
royal family marital woes with William and Kate Charles and Diana

This picture is worth a million words The real controversy in this photo isn’t Kate’s amateur Photoshop job. It’s the glaring absence of her wedding ring. After all, rumors abound that she’s recovering from a broken heart, not abdominal surgery. Here’s why: Kensington Palace ‘pulled out all the stops’ to quash a rumor that Prince William cheated… Read more.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: British monarchy, camilla parker bowles, Diana's legacy, Harry and Meghan, Kate Middleton, Masako Owada, missing wedding ring, Photoshop fail, Prince William, royal controversy, Royal Scandal

‘South Park’ Lampoons Harry and Meghan – Predicts They’ll Split

Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 7:06 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Charles evicts Harry and Meghan from Frogmore

‘South Park’ Lampoons Harry and Meghan Harry and Meghan are going through a rough patch. South Park just made them an international laughing stock. It lampoons their royal hypocrisy in its current episode. Even worse, though, it predicts the end of their fairy-tale marriage. And South Park’s predictions have an uncanny way of coming true.… Read more.

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Filed Under: Culture Tagged With: British monarchy, celebrity hypocrisy, eviction, Frogmore Cottage, King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Royal Family, South Park

Harry & Meghan Withdrawing from Royal Duties – to Join the Celebrity Circuit

Thursday, January 9, 2020 at 7:53 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Meghan and Harry performing royal duties

Of course Harry and Meghan have had enough of royal duties in England. Because they’d rather be making celebrity appearances in America. Harry & Meghan Withdrawing from royal duties King Edward VIII shocked the world when he announced his abdication in 1936. Now Harry and Meghan are announcing theirs. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex… Read more.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: British monarchy, British royal family, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, royal duties

Students Reject William’s Royal Acceptance at Cambridge

Monday, January 6, 2014 at 8:41 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Oh dear, students at Cambridge are raising quite a republican fuss over the royal treatment their university is according Prince William. Here’s how the student newspaper, The Tab, framed their outrage in a December 30 report: The Tab must point out that normally students need A*AA at A-level to gain entry to Cambridge University, whilst… Read more.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: British monarchy, Cambridge University, Prince William, royalty

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