How Queen Elizabeth II Was Memorialized by Commonwealth Countries

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The world was devastated to hear of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on September 8, 2022.

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After a historic 70-year reign as Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms, she passed peacefully at Balmoral at the age of 96.

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News outlets worldwide covered the memorial services in London as ‘Operation London Bridge’ came into effect.

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Let’s take a look at the Commonwealth realms and how they memorialized the Queen.

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What are Commonwealth Realms

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Her Majesty the Queen was head of the Commonwealth and as such, was head of state of the Commonwealth realms.

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A Commonwealth realm is a country with the Queen (now King) as its Monarch. They are represented by a Governor General who the Monarch appoints on the recommendation of the President or Prime Minister of the country.

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Making the Distinction: Commonwealth of Nations Versus Commonwealth Realms

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Commonwealth of Nations: A voluntary political association of 56 member nations working towards shared goals of development, democracy and peace.

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Commonwealth Realms: A nation in which the British Monarchy presides as head of state, represented by a Governor General.

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What Has Each Realm Done to Memorialize the Queen?

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