By Simon Walters PUBLISHED: 19:18 EST, 27 July 2013 | UPDATED: 09:00 EST, 28 July 2013 The Queen has launched a discreet campaign to ensure that Prince Charles, Prince William – and eventually baby George – inherit her role as Head of the Commonwealth. Contrary to popular belief, the position does not extend to her successors. However, the Queen wants David Cameron to use a summit later this year to urge Commonwealth leaders to change its rules so that her son, grandson and great-grandson take on the role when they become King. Born to rule: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with their new born son, Prince George of Cambridge
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It is currently up to leaders of the Commonwealth who will be next Head
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The Queen wants to make the title hereditary
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