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...that the Commonwealth's structure is based largely on unwritten and traditional procedures and not on a formal charter or constitution? But it is guided by a series of agreements on its principles and aims. These are declarations or statements that...
...that the Commonwealth's structure is based largely on unwritten and traditional procedures and not on a formal charter or constitution? But it is guided by a series of agreements on its principles and aims. These are declarations or statements that have been issued by Commonwealth Heads of Government at various summits. The most significant of these are the Singapore Declaration of Commonwealth Principles, 1971 and the Harare Commonwealth Declaration, 1991, which clearly set out the Commonwealth's commitment to democracy, the rule of law and good governance.
... that Queen Elizabeth II is the Head of the Commonwealth and is recognised as the symbol of their free association by members of the association? Among other things, the Queen attends the biennial Commonwealth summits or CHOGMs and the Commonwealth Games which are held every four years. She addressed the opening ceremony for the first time in 1997.
...that apart from the Commonwealth summits there are many ministerial meetings as well as those of senior officials?
... that well over half of the people in the Commonwealth live in India?
...that Singapore is the most highly developed nation in the Commonwealth?