King Charles III, like his mother before him, not only reigns over the UK, but also over 14 other nations. They are part of the Commonwealth of Nations—a political association of countries which is mostly made up of former British colonies. The colonial relationships began to dissolve a century ago and many countries chose to abandon the monarchy and become republics. The most recent nation to do so was Barbados in 2021. Today, there are just 14 countries that still recognize the British monarch as their head of state.
Click through the following gallery and learn all about the countries reigned over by Charles III, and whether they plan to remain faithful to the British crown, or become independent republics.