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You have to understand — the Queen is the embodiment of the state in Britain (and Canada, along with several other Commonwealth countries). This is an insult to Britain (and other Commenwealth countries) even greater than a flag trampling event.

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You have to understand — the Queen is the embodiment of the state in Britain (and Canada, along with several other Commonwealth countries). This is an insult to Britain (and other Commenwealth countries) even greater than a flag trampling event.

Okay, let's blame my stupid question on the early hour. All the other Commonwealth countries are independent of Great Britain, right? I mean, they all have their own governments and the Queen is just a titular head? Is that right? (this question has always bugged me!)