Queen Elizabeth II

The Prince of Wales will represent Her Majesty at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

To continue to serve the Commonwealth as Secretary-General is my greatest honor, privilege and duty. We celebrate the diversity that enriches us, and the similarities that enable us to work to together. The scale and pace of technological, economic, social and cultural transformation which have marked the decades since her accession underline the Commonwealth’s own journey. Throughout her reign, Her Majesty has been the epitome of duty, stability and wisdom supported by HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh, who is sorely missed, inspiring profound global admiration and affection. We stand together in the face of rising protectionism and unilateralism and work together to maximize the benefits of the Commonwealth’s formidable trade and investment advantage for everybody, in every one of our nations. Our points of unity make the Commonwealth unique in our world.

March 14 (UPI) -- Britain's Queen Elizabeth II praised the Commonwealth during her annual Commonwealth Day address Monday. Advertisement.

"That the Commonwealth stands ever taller is a credit to all who have been involved. "And on this special day for our family -- in a year that will include the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the Commonwealth Games -- I hope we can deepen our resolve to support and serve one another, and endeavor to ensure the Commonwealth remains an influential force for good in our world for many generations to come." "In these testing times, it is my hope that you can draw strength and inspiration from what we share, as we work together towards a healthy, sustainable and prosperous future for all," reads the queen's statement.

The Queen's address on Commonwealth Day comes as she has had to bow out of the annual service at Westminster Abbey.

Other members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton and Charles's wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall attended the service in London. It marks the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started that an in-person service has been able to take place. Although she recently recovered from COVID-19, PEOPLE understands that the Queen's absence from the Commonwealth Day Service is not related to illness. In her annual Commonwealth Day message on Monday, the 95-year-old monarch echoed the vow she made on her 21st birthday in 1947 that she will be forever "devoted" to her public work.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth said her life would always be devoted to service in a message to mark Commonwealth Day, after the 95-year-old monarch was forced ...

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But dining with the 95-year-old royal requires you to follow one simple etiquette rule – eat when the Queen eats.

Not only must you eat at the same time as the Queen, but she has also banned garlic from the royal kitchens, and she likes the crust cut off of her sandwich, if she was to eat starchy foods. “He was about to raise the bowl to his lips to drink it when he looked at the Queen and realised he had made a terrible mistake.” Reminiscing about the awkward moment, to The Guardian, he said: “The prince forgot to watch what the Queen did – instead, he popped the grapes into his finger bowl, then some cherries, then when the cream and sugar came out, he poured them in too, making a kind of fruit soup.”

The monarch renewed a vow she made aged 21 to dedicate her "whole life" to duty just a month before her 96th birthday. This came after an announcement she would ...

I can make my solemn act of dedication with a whole empire listening. I should like to make that dedication now. "But through the inventions of science I can do what was not possible for any of them.

Is Queen Elizabeth II stepping down from her role as the British monarch? What happens if she does actually step down? Here's what we know.

It is fairly certain that the queen will never abdicate her role, even if the Regency Act is invoked at some point while she is still alive. As previously mentioned, regency and the Regency Acts cover situations where the Queen is unable to fulfill her duties for a certain period of time, necessitating someone else stepping up until she is well again. It's fairly common knowledge at this point that the process for announcing and handling the queen's death is already set in stone, but many aren't aware that there is a similar level of planning behind what happens if she has to leave her role early. As of right now, there are no confirmed reports that Queen Elizabeth II will be stepping down from her role any time soon. The only indication that the queen has given regarding her stance on stepping down was in a statement that she released on Feb. 5, 2022. After largely giving up her public engagements, contracting COVID-19, and even dealing with a reported back injury, the 95-year-old monarch has dealt with more than one compromising situation as of late.

Black and white photos show a young Queen Elizabeth II at the beginning of her reign, wearing a crown for a photograph alongside former Prime Minister Winston ...

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge also marked the occasion with a special post on social media, wishing the 2.5 billion citizens across 54 countries a "very happy #CommonwealthDay" with a post containing a flag for each nation. Her Majesty has only recently resumed full duties since recovering from Covid 19, however Buckingham palace have not specified the reason behind the Queen’s absence. A caption alongside the Royal Family’s explained, “In February 1952, when The Queen acceded to the throne, she also became Head of the Commonwealth,” which is described as “a family of nations, spanning every geographical region, religion and culture.”

Queenie was born to parents Monty and Nancy, who have also given birth to four other baby rhinos. She is also the ninth white rhino calf to be born at the park.

Queenie was born to parents Monty and Nancy, who have also given birth to four other baby rhinos. Cotswold Wildlife Park names new #Rhinocalf in honour of Her Majesty The Queen. This year marks Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee year. To celebrate this special anniversary, an apt name was chosen for the new calf.

Prince Charles stood in for Queen Elizabeth II for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey, as she restated her vow of service in her public message.

Also Monday, Clarence House announced that Charles and Camilla will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali, Rwanda in June on behalf of the queen. Her grandson, Prince Charles' younger son Prince Harry, who now lives in California, has already said he won't be at the service due to security concerns. She last missed the service in 2013, while recovering from a stomach ailment.

From beautiful ballgowns to colorful coats and everything in between, Queen Elizabeth II's fashion is all about classic taste and bright colors.

The queen and Prince Philip cut a dashing figure at a banquet in Hungary in 1993. The ever-stylish queen also carried a metallic silver bag as an added pop of shimmer. In 1961, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip welcomed U.S. President John F. Kennedy and first lady Jackie Kennedy for a visit. This photo may have been captured in 1975, but we could easily see one of the modern royals sporting a similar floral print shift today. The classic silhouette is equally popular nearly a century later and a go-to style on red carpets to this day. The British monarch has always had a timeless sense of style throughout her reign and a particular affinity for wearing bright colors.

Prince Charles stepped in for his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the Commonwealth Day Service on Monday, March 14 — read more.

It is a place to come together to pursue common goals and the common good, providing everyone with the opportunity to serve and benefit. Wishing a very happy #CommonwealthDay to you all,” they tweeted on Monday, including flag emojis for each of the Commonwealth’s member countries. Though she wasn’t present for the service, the queen still released her traditional Commonwealth Day message.

Queen Elizabeth II will miss another major royal engagement as she begins to scale back her responsibilities. The 95-year-old monarch, who recently marked ...

The sources confirmed that the queen is not ill and remains "as committed to her duties of state as ever." The source added that both the queen and royal aides have accepted that the "frailties that come with living a long life" are catching up to the long-reigning monarch. In a statement, the palace explained that the queen's son, Prince Charles, would attend the service in her place.

Queen Elizabeth II has said that her life “will always be devoted in service” in her annual message to the Commonwealth, despite missing the Commonwealth ...

That the Commonwealth stands ever taller is a credit to all who have been involved." Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Queen Elizabeth II has said that her life “will always be devoted in service” in her annual message to the Commonwealth, despite missing the Commonwealth Day service for the first time in almost a decade.