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- Leaders of the Commonwealth countries in Commonwealth organization have agreed that Britain’s Prince Charles will be the next head of the organization after Queen Elizabeth.
- The decision was announced by leaders gathered for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in the UK.
- Elizabeth has led the Commonwealth since 1952 when she took over the role from her late father, George VI.
- However, the position is not hereditary and it is up to the leaders of the 53-member nations to select a successor.
- Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings are usually held every two years.
- Commonwealth is a 53-member group which is mostly former British administered colonies.
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