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Could the US become part of the Commonwealth?
The US doesn’t qualify to join the Commonwealth it is country freed itself by revolt, i.e., without the blessing of the king. The US doesn’t do monarchies, even constitutional ones. The Treaty of London, 28 April 1949, created the current Commonwealth of Nations and recognized King George VI as the head.
Why would a country want to be part of the Commonwealth?
Commonwealth member countries benefit from being part of a mutually supportive community of independent and sovereign states, aided by more than 80 Commonwealth organisations. The Commonwealth Secretariat, established in 1965, supports Commonwealth member countries to achieve development, democracy and peace.
What are the benefits of joining the Commonwealth?
One can acquire citizenship of the Commonwealth, with all its benefits, without having to uproot and leave home. There are many benefits of holding a commonwealth passport, which include visa-free travel, education, and business opportunities and ‘Plan B’ security.
Could the US become the next associate member of the Commonwealth?
The United States could become the next “associate member” of the Commonwealth. Proposals from the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS), which have apparently been backed by Queen Elizabeth II, are an attempt to build a stronger relationship with the US following Britain’s exit from the European Union.
Why is the US not in the Commonwealth of Nations?
The US doesn’t qualify to join the Commonwealth it is country freed itself by revolt, i.e., without the blessing of the king. The US doesn’t do monarchies, even constitutional ones. The Treaty of London, 28 April 1949, created the current Commonwealth of Nations and recognized King George VI as the head. So why would the Commonwealth want the US?
How many countries are in the Commonwealth of Nations?
The modern Commonwealth is made up of 53 countries, 16 of which have Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. The United States could become the next “associate member” of the Commonwealth.