The big picture: Multiple Commonwealth countries - a voluntary association of 56 countries, many of them republics that used to be under British rule - may sever ties with the monarchy over its legacy of colonialism.Ĭontext: The Commonwealth's 56 countries represent about 2.5 billion people, more than a third of the world's population. The passing of Queen Elizabeth II - and the ascent of King Charles III to the throne - comes as several Commonwealth nations are re-evaluating their relationship to the British monarchy.
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