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India issues the London Declaration, enabling it (and, thereafter, any other nation) to remain…

India issues the London Declaration, enabling it (and, thereafter, any other nation) to remain in the British Commonwealth despite becoming a republic, creating the position of 'Head of the Commonwealth', and renaming the organisation as the 'Commonwealth of Nations'.

India issues the London Declaration, enabling it (and, thereafter, any other nation) to remain…: 21 April 1949 Commonwealth prime ministers and King George VI at Buckingham Palace, including Nehru. London's declaration followed on 28 April. Rights QA warranted due to stock-photo distribution.
21 April 1949 Commonwealth prime ministers and King George VI at Buckingham Palace, including Nehru. London's declaration followed on 28 April. Rights QA warranted due to stock-photo distribution. · Credit: Unknown British photographer; historical 1949 press photo · License: Public domain

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