Looking back at some of the key events in the history of the Commonwealth.
Artists withdraw from The Edinburgh Commonwealth Arts Festival
South Africa withdraws from the Commonwealth in 1961 in defence of apartheid
Live coverage of the ceremony from Westminster Abbey
Commonwealth countries confer on the future of education
Commonwealth summit fails to improve human rights checks
General Abacha given two years to put his house in order after Commonwealth suspension
The winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize
Why should writers from such a large cultural range be judged together?
Secretary General of the Commonwealth, answers questions from the public on his new role
How should the Commonwealth react to political repression in Zimbabwe? .
What's does the Commonwealth stand for the 21st century?