Apparently the leaders of the 50 + country in the Commonwealth feel it's not that loose nor do the citizens of same as they show up in huge numbers to greet the Royals on the visits and tuned in in numbers only matched by the Super Bowl to watch the recent wedding. If you feel that strongly get a move on to get us out of the Commonwealth and then go for a Canadian Head of State.
The following it sounds pretty official to me.
From;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commonwealth_of_Nations
The Commonwealth is not a
political union, but an intergovernmental organisation through which countries with diverse social, political, and economic backgrounds are regarded as equal in status.
Activities of the Commonwealth are carried out through the permanent
Commonwealth Secretariat, headed by the
Secretary-General, and biennial
meetings between
Commonwealth Heads of Government. The symbol of their free association is the
Head of the Commonwealth, which is a ceremonial position currently held by
Queen Elizabeth II. Elizabeth II is also monarch, separately and independently, of sixteen Commonwealth members, which are known as the "
Commonwealth realms".
The Commonwealth is a forum for a number of non-governmental organisations, collectively known as the
Commonwealth Family, which are fostered through the intergovernmental
Commonwealth Foundation. The
Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth's most visible activity,[SUP]
[2][/SUP] are a product of one of these organisations. These organisations strengthen the shared culture of the Commonwealth, which extends through common sports, literary heritage, and political and legal practices.[SUP]
[3][/SUP] Due to this, Commonwealth countries are not considered to be "foreign" to one another.[SUP]
[4][/SUP]Reflecting this, diplomatic missions between Commonwealth countries are designated as
High Commissions rather than
embassies.