![]() ![]() The roots of the Commonwealth are frequently traced back as far as the Durham Report (1839) and to the advent of Responsible Government in the 1840s. The British monarch is head of the Commonwealth, a purely symbolic role. The Commonwealth Secretariat, established in 1965, administers programs of co-operation, arranges meetings and provides specialist services to member countries. Governance, the rule of law, equal opportunities and free trade. These principles were reinforced by the Harare declaration in 1991 in favour of democracy, human rights, local Commonwealth members are pledged, according to a 1971ĭeclaration of principles, to consult and co-operate in furthering world peace, social understanding, racial equality and economic development. Its members are independent nations, together accounting for about one-quarter of the world's population. In addition to Barbados, the 16 countries that removed Queen Elizabeth as head of state after she ascended the throne in 1952 are Sri Lanka, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Guyana, Kenya, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania (Tanganyika), Trinidad and Tobago, and Uganda.The Commonwealth is a loose, voluntary association of Britain and most of its former colonies. She was head of state of 32 countries over the course of her time on the throne, but 17 ultimately cut ties during the same period. Though the Commonwealth realms are a sign of the enduring legacy of the British Empire, the current state of affairs between the British monarchy and such nations is also a reminder that Queen Elizabeth presided over a dwindling empire during her reign. Meanwhile, there is also an ongoing movement for independence in Scotland. Officials in other current Commonwealth realms in the Caribbean have also signaled that they want out. ![]() Last year, Barbados officially removed Queen Elizabeth as its head of state and became a republic. ![]() It's possible that the number of Commonwealth realms could shrink during King Charles' reign. Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. ![]()
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