The head of the Commonwealth of Nations is the British Monarch. The Commonwealth of Nations is an intergovernmental organization made up of 54 member states, mostly former territories of the British Empire. The organization was created to promote economic, political, and cultural cooperation among its members. The British Monarch serves as the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth, representing the organization at international events and performing other symbolic roles. The position of head of the Commonwealth is a symbolic and non-political role, and it does not confer any real authority or power over the member states. The current head of the Commonwealth is Queen Elizabeth II.