The modern Commonwealth. Since 1949 independent countries from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Pacific have joined the Commonwealth. Membership today is based on free and equal voluntary co-operation.
When did the British Commonwealth end?
The London Declaration of 1949 ended the British Commonwealth of Nations.
What countries are still part of the British Commonwealth?
There are 15 Commonwealth Realms in addition to the UK.
- Australia. Her Majesty is Queen of Australia. ...
- The Bahamas. Her Majesty is Queen of The Bahamas. ...
- Barbados. Her Majesty is Queen of Barbados. ...
- Belize. Her Majesty is Queen of Belize. ...
- Canada. Her Majesty is Queen of Canada. ...
- Grenada. ...
- Jamaica. ...
- New Zealand.