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The Head of the Commonwealth

HM Queen Elizabeth II is Head of the Commonwealth. The Head of The Commonwealth’s role includes a number of symbolic functions. 

HM Queen Elizabeth II is Head of the Commonwealth. The Head of The Commonwealth’s role includes a number of symbolic functions.  In 1948, the British Commonwealth was a group of eight countries, each accepted George VI as their king. Queen Elizabeth II is the eldest daughter of George VI. Her son was appointed in 2018 as her successor.