in celebration of The birth of the Republic of BarbadosThis Monday (29) singer Rihanna She was one of the greatest honors and was awarded the title of National Hero for her home country.
During the event he attended Prince Charles“In the name of a grateful nation, but a prouder people, we present to you the Barbados National Champion candidate, Ambassador Robin Rihanna Fenty,” Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley told the crowd.
“I hope you continue to shine like a diamond and honor your nation through your deeds and deeds wherever you go,” Motley said.
In 2018, she was appointed ambassador to Barbados.
According to a statement from the Barbados Government Information Office released at the time, the position gives celebrities “specific responsibility for promoting education, tourism and investment on the island.”
She also became one of the country’s cultural ambassadors on the Caribbean island in 2008, and has dedicated herself to promoting the destination with the Department of Tourism.
In a move that won wide support in the country, Barbados officially cut ties with the British monarchy after becoming a republic nearly 400 years after the first British ship reached the easternmost islands of the Caribbean.
Watch some of the party’s moments in the gallery:
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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley, former cricketer Garfield Sobers, Governor-General of the State Sandra Mason, Rihanna and Prince Charles.
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New Barbados President Sandra Mason is sworn in.
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Members of the Barbados Coast Guard remove the British Royal Flag during the transition ceremony.
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Dancers perform at National Heroes Arena in Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. After 400 years, the island broke away from the British monarchy and became a republic.
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The presidential inauguration and the inauguration of the Republic of Barbados were artistic performances.
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Island-born singer Rihanna has been declared a national hero of Barbados as she moves into the Republic celebration.
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Prince Charles participates in the ceremony marking the beginning of the Republic of Barbados.
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