Questions have been raised over the Commonwealth's relevance in modern times, despite its gradual expansion of membership.
Critics argue its a relic of the days of colonialism, and even Commonwealth members themselves have asked the question about its relevance.
At the last Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, members commissioned a report from a group of so-called Eminent Persons for consideration at this year's meeting in Perth.
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The Eminent Persons Group was asked to advise on ways of reforming the Commonwealth to make it more relevant to its times and people.
The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Kamalesh Sharma told Aileen Phillips while he believes the Commonwealth still has a strong place in the 21st Century, he can see why people would question it.
