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With her trademark solemnity, Queen Elizabeth read and signed a new 16-point charter in March this year affirming Commonwealth principles that included democracy, human rights, freedom of expression and separation of powers.Her next move was to announce that she would not be attending the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting for the first time in 40 years.Via https://newmatilda.com/2013/11/15/has-queen-politely-joined-chogm-boycottsource: newmatilda.com