Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LONDON — At its height, the British Empire’s rule oversaw 531 million people — over three continents spanning from North America ...

The Commonwealth was born out of the British Empire, supposedly granting former colonies 'free and equal' status. But the association has faced criticism for its colonial roots, and some states have ...

Leaders from the 56-nation Commonwealth -- made up mostly of British ex-colonies -- gathered for a summit in Samoa - Copyright AFP/File MIKE NELSON Leaders from the ...

At its height, the British Empire’s rule oversaw 412 million people — or around 23% of the world’s population — spanning from North America to Oceania. It was once said that the sun never sets on the ...

The death of Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, on Thursday has ended a 70-year reign that saw the fall of the British empire and the introduction of the Commonwealth of Nations.

The queen reigned through many global upheavals, including the end of the British Empire. And as some critics have pointed out, remembrances may not feel complete without acknowledging the impact of ...

Blog posts represent the views of CFR fellows and staff and not those of CFR, which takes no institutional positions. On May 6, Charles III officially takes the crown as king of the United Kingdom.