Barbados ushered in a new era after ending the Queen's 55-year role as head of state + And Rihanna was on hand to witness the historic moment Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/fL1tZ6zp4O
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Rihanna is honored as her home country's National Hero 
+ Barbados has become a republic after the island cut ties with the UK with superstar Rihanna in attendance
+ The country's first act was to name Rihanna its National Hero
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During the ceremony Rihanna was honored with the National Hero Award + She is the second woman in Barbados history to be given the honor Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/NF50F3WmMh
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And with the recognition of National Hero of Barbados, Rihanna receives the full title of The Right Excellent Robyn Rihanna Fenty for life Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/fc7a52z5iD
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Before this latest honor, the star had served as a Barbadian ambassador since September 2018 Read more: Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/q5NVyOVyak
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The pop star-turned-billionaire entrepreneur was among the many dignitaries, including Prince Charles, on hand to attend the ceremony. Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/lBoj04cdLi
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The Queen also congratulated Barbados on becoming a republic + Before adding 'the people of Barbados have held a special place in my heart' Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/JulZw0y5Fc
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Prince Charles spoke during the event where he branded slavery an 'appalling atrocity which forever stains our history' Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/OzpnXGzOuT
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Nearly 400 years after Barbados was claimed for her ancestor King James I by an English ship, the Queen's role as head of state of the island has come to an end. Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/vxJQ72giKn
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The handover of power was pointedly chosen on the anniversary of Barbados' independence from Britain in 1966 + In reality, it will mean little visible change for the 290,000 residents of this 170-miles-square nation Read more: https://trib.al/2UMN6LS pic.twitter.com/nMdVpRXTv8
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The historic change means current Governor General Dame Sandra Mason becomes the country's first ever president + She said: 'Our country must dream big dreams and fight to realize them.' Read more: https://trib.al/ZGWmNYR pic.twitter.com/DKprsWUOrn
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The Barbados Prime Minister added to Rihanna: 'May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works' Read more: https://trib.al/ZGWmNYR pic.twitter.com/RgyHJMPZAR
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