Fiji lost its official independence order presented by Prince Charles in 1970, and after a five-year search, had to ask Britain for another copy. The incident was embarrassing but not a constitutional crisis. Fiji consists of over 330 islands, and remnants of British rule can still be seen.
It’s one thing to feel the embarrassment of going back to an ex’s house to get something back after a breakup, but it’s a whole other story when it’s an entire country facing that kind of embarrassment. It happened in Fiji in 2010, when the South Pacific island nation admitted to a major sovereignty shift. Apparently, Fiji had misplaced its official independence order, presented by Prince Charles in 1970. Fiji had been under British rule since 1874 and gained independence 96 years later. Fiji first became aware that the Order of Independence was missing in 2005, and after a five-year search, the republic had no choice but to ask Britain for another copy. The whole incident was more of an embarrassment than a constitutional crisis, since such documents are merely token tools rather than legally binding paperwork.
Fantastic Fiji:
Fiji consists of more than 330 islands and 500 cays, although only 110 of the islands are inhabited.
The art of walking on hot stones originated in Fiji and is still one of the country’s most popular tourist attractions.
Remnants of British rule can still be seen throughout Fiji, including the Union Jack on the nation’s flag and the popularity of the sport of rugby.
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