Every two years a meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) is held, at locations throughout the Commonwealth.

The Queen is normally present in the host country, during which she has a series of private meetings with the Commonwealth countries' leaders.

Her Majesty also attends a CHOGM reception and dinner, at which she makes a speech.

The most recent CHOGM was held from 27 to 29 November 2009 in the city of Port of Spain in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.

The most recent meeting of the Commonwealth Heads of Government took place in 2011 in Perth, Australia.