Exclusive: United States could become an 'associate member' of the Commonwealth

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I just mentioned this to my wife, and let's just say that the response was 'spirited.'

Exclusive: United States could become an 'associate member' of the Commonwealth

By Ruth Sherlock,  Washington   
 23 February 2017 • 12:45pm

The Royal Commonwealth Society is making plans to open a branch in the United States, with a view to one day bringing America into the fold as an "associate member". 

The project, which is said to be backed by the Queen, has come about in part as a result of Donald Trump's fondness for Britain and the Royal Family.

It comes amid efforts to develop the Commonwealth as a tool for building relationships on everything from foreign policy to trade, following Britain's exit from the European Union.
 
"The UK rather left this treasure in the attic, and forgot about it because people were so glued to Brussels," said Michael Lake, the director of the Royal Commonwealth Society.

Opening a branch in the US, Mr Lake said, would further Britain's ties with America, developing new connections between two countries who already share a common language.

My wife went on and on about loss of sovereignty and so on, but I think that it's a bit less sinister than that.  The rest of the story is here:  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/23/donald-trumps-love-royal-family-may-see-united-states-join-commonwealth/