The British Commonwealth of Nations is a Commonwealth of those Nations which were part of the British Empire (except Mozambique), especially the British Dominions (where HM the Queen is Head of State). They remain "friends" and have good relations...

ahem .... what about Zimbabwe ? Are they good friends . America was part of the Empire , are they in the commonwealth? what about Ireland? Myanamar ,Sudan . All good friends and good relations and all in the commonwealth .