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Is the King head of Antigua?
Yes, King Charles III is the head of state for Antigua and Barbuda, one of the 14 Commonwealth realms. These are independent countries where the monarch serves as their ceremonial head of state. This means he has a symbolic role, but no direct political power in their governance.
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