The leaders are expected to discuss who should succeed Queen Elizabeth as head of the Commonwealth on Friday. By AFPMore by this AuthorLONDON,Queen Elizabeth II, the Head of the Commonwealth, opened the Commonwealth summit for what may be the last time on Thursday voicing hope that her son would be allowed to carry on her role. In her opening speech, Queen Elizabeth spoke of her own "extraordinary journey" as head of the Commonwealth, which started under her father King George VI with the London Declaration of 1949. Related Content Uhuru to meet Queen Elizabeth in UK visitSUCCESSIONOn the closing day on Friday, leaders are expected to discuss who should follow Queen Elizabeth in the role. Charles, 69, told Commonwealth leaders the body had been "a fundamental feature of my life for as long as I can remember".

Source: Daily Nation April 19, 2018 12:45 UTC