In addition to being sovereign of the United Kingdom and 15 Commonwealth realms, Charles is also the head of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 54 independent countries.

The Queen's death closes a pivotal chapter in British history, and sets in motion potential change for the 54 countries she led in the Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth, also known as the Commonwealth of Nations, is a political association of 54 member states, almost all of which are former territories of the British Empire.

She was head of the Commonwealth, a voluntary association of 54 independent countries. The Queen was Sovereign of 14 realms excluding the UK.

King Charles III will honour the Commonwealth countries with a subtle gesture during his coronation on May 6, it has been revealed. The King’s tribute follows similar gestures made by both his mother, ...

How many countries are there, and why was Elizabeth II Queen of Australia and Canada? As King, Charles will serve as Head of the Commonwealth, the global network of 54 nations with close ties to ...

Countries where is it illegal to be gay are less likely to host the Commonwealth Games in the future, the head of its federation has said. More than half of the 54 countries competing in ...

The Commonwealth could still continue to exist without a British monarch at its head if all member states opted to become republics, a Scottish academic has said.

Queen congratulates teenage winners of Commonwealth essay competition - The awards ceremony was hosted at Buckingham Palace.

Queen Elizabeth devoted much of her reign to preserving the Commonwealth. Most expect this grouping to shrink under her son Charles.

The Commonwealth of Nations was born out of the slow disintegration of the British Empire, which covered a fifth of the world’s surface at its peak in the late 19th century.