New Delhi – With the death of Queen Elizabeth, the discussion has become active as to how long the system of Commonwealth countries will continue as it is now. This is in a situation where the idea of becoming independent republics is gaining strength in Australia, New Zealand and Canada, which have a constitutional monarchy.
Canada and New Zealand have not responded officially, but in Australia, Anthony Albanese’s new cabinet has started the process. A special unit was also formed under minister Matt Thistlewaite to study the possibilities of becoming a republic.
The majority of the 56-member Commonwealth are former British colonies. It has 36 republics including India and Pakistan. 14 countries, including the West Indies, are dominions. Brunei Darussalam, Lesotho, Malaysia, Iswaniti (Swaziland) and Tonga have their own monarchs.
British royal family is the head of which other countries?
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Balinese
Granada
Jamaica
Papua New Guinea
St. Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Solomon Island
Tuvalu
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