Commonwealth Day

Anti-monarchy protestors heckled the Royal family as the King attended his first Commonwealth Day service as monarch. Dozens of people held up yellow signs ...

By listening to each other, we will find so many of the solutions that we seek. ‘This extraordinary potential, which we hold in common, is more than equal to the challenges we face. Ours is an association not just of shared values, but of common purpose and joint action. In previous years the Queen had her statement published on the order of the service and broadcast in its audio version. The King will be crowned at Westminster Abbey on May 6 and in his bidding, the Dean of Westminster, Dr David Hoyle, referenced the coronation ceremony as the Commonwealth Day service began. He said: ‘We will pray too for our King as we look to the day when we will gather here again in loyalty and affection. ‘Here, the Commonwealth has an incredible opportunity, and responsibility, to create a genuinely durable future – one that offers the kind of prosperity that is in harmony with Nature and that will also secure our unique and only planet for generations to come. The Prince and Princess of Wales were greeted by the Dean of Westminster Dr ‘Let ours be a Commonwealth that not only stands together, but strives together, in restless and practical pursuit of the global common good.’ In each lies an imperative to act, and to make a practical difference in the lives of the 2.6 billion people who call the Commonwealth home. ‘In this we are blessed with the ingenuity and imagination of a third of the world’s population, including one and a half billion people under the age of thirty. The protestors are members of Republic – an anti-monarchy group that wants the Royal Family abolished – and they have said they will host a number of actions ahead of the King’s Coronation in May.

Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved Mother, The late Queen – a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, ...

Here, the Commonwealth has an incredible opportunity, and responsibility, to create a genuinely durable future – one that offers the kind of prosperity that is in harmony with Nature and that will also secure our unique and only planet for generations to come. By listening to each other, we will find so many of the solutions that we seek. It offers us unparalleled strength not merely to face the future, but to build it. Its near-boundless potential as a force for good in the world demands our highest ambition; its sheer scale challenges us to unite and be bold. Ours is an association not just of shared values, but of common purpose and joint action. In each lies an imperative to act, and to make a practical difference in the lives of the 2.6 billion people who call the Commonwealth home.

Charles also paid tribute to his 'beloved mother', describing how Commonwealth Day was a moment of pride for the late Queen Elizabeth.

[Charles](/topic/charles) highlighted the institution’s “indispensable role in the most pressing issues of our time” in his speech delivered during the annual [Westminster Abbey](/topic/westminster-abbey) service celebrating the Commonwealth. “Our shared humanity contains an immensely precious diversity of thought, culture, tradition and experience. Protesters have staged events at a number of his royal engagements.

King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, are carrying out engagements celebrating Commonwealth Day. They will be joined by other members of the Royal Family ...

Our points of unity make the Commonwealth unique in our world. "We celebrate the diversity that enriches us, and the similarities that enable us to work together. Prince Edward, the new Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife Sophie, now the Duchess of Edinburgh, will be next before Princess Anne and Sir Tim Laurence. However as of last week, he's officially known as the Duke of Edinburgh after his older brother handed him their late father's title. It is not clear if Prince Andrew will attend the event. Originally called Victoria Day, it was changed to Empire Day after Queen Victoria's death.

Commonwealth Day is a worldwide annual celebration of the Commonwealth - here's what it's all about.

Commonwealth Day starts a week-long run of events around the world which mark the special occasion. The last two countries to join the Commonwealth were Gabon and Togo in 2022. Commonwealth Day 2023 is here, and events will take place around the world to mark the occasion.

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla were joined at the Commonwealth Day service by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, ...

Meanwhile, the Queen Consort wore a sapphire blue wool crepe dress and coat by Fiona Clare. Kate looked elegant in a navy and white floral printed peplum-style two-piece from Erdem. [elegant in a white coat](https://www.hellomagazine.com/fashion/royal-style/20230313166657/sophie-wessex-commomwealth-day-service-white-suit-edward-earrings/) by Proenza Schouler as she and Edward arrived at the Westminster Abbey service. [now the Earl of Wessex](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20230310166423/why-lady-louise-windsor-does-not-get-new-royal-title/). [Princess of Wales](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/kate-middleton/) were joined by the [new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh](https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20230310166418/king-charles-gives-prince-edward-duke-of-edinburgh-title-on-his-birthday/) as [King Charles](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/king-charles/) and [Queen Consort Camilla](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/queen-consort-camilla/) attended their first Commonwealth Day service of their reign. [Queen Elizabeth](https://www.hellomagazine.com/tags/the-queen/) who "dedicated her long and remarkable life" in service to the "Commonwealth family".

Regimental standards of the Queens Regiment and Royal Sussex Regiment came together with city councillors to mark this occasion and the commonwealth flag ...

This year’s Commonwealth Day, marked the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Commonwealth Charter by the late Queen Regimental standards of the Queens Regiment and Royal Sussex Regiment came together with city councillors to mark this occasion and the commonwealth flag was raised above the city office. Chichester hosted a celebration as part of the country’s wider celebration of Commonwealth Day.

Children from St Nicholas, Coronation, Honiara Integrated Community High School, Tuvaruhu and Koloale primary schools in Honiara were trained in filmmaking ...

The films will be shown today on Commonwealth Day. They then chose which core values and principles of the Charter resonated with them to produce a film. British High Commission in Solomon Islands partnered with the local theatre group Dreamcast Theatre to train school children in filmmaking.

Charles also paid tribute to his 'beloved mother', describing how Commonwealth Day was a moment of pride for the late Queen Elizabeth.

“Our shared humanity contains an immensely precious diversity of thought, culture, tradition and experience. Protesters have staged events at a number of his royal engagements. The King has issued a rallying call to the family of nations urging them to “strive together” to achieve a “global common good” in his first Commonwealth Day address.

King Charles drew on his mother's inspiration on Monday as he celebrated his first Commonwealth Day as symbolic head of the grouping with a service at ...

"The Commonwealth has been a constant in my own life, and yet its diversity continues to amaze and inspire me." Register for free to Reuters and know the full story "In our sadness at her passing, our admiration for all that she was, and our enduring gratitude for all that she gave us, we can all take heart from the fact that her vision for the Commonwealth, as an equal partnership of nations and races, has come to fruition."

Charles also paid tribute to his 'beloved mother', describing how Commonwealth Day was a moment of pride for the late Queen Elizabeth.

“Our shared humanity contains an immensely precious diversity of thought, culture, tradition and experience. Protesters have staged events at a number of his royal engagements. The King has issued a rallying call to the family of nations urging them to “strive together” to achieve a “global common good” in his first Commonwealth Day address.

The Spice Girl, 50, who is an ambassador of the Royal Commonwealth Society , opted for an elegant wool coat with gold buttons for the event.

Its near-boundless potential as a force for good in the world demands our highest ambition; its sheer scale challenges us to unite and be bold.’ She has quite the penchant for the luxury label, particularly their covetable coats, and it seems she has room for another ivory edition in her wardrobe. [David Walliams](/tvshowbiz/david-walliams/index.html) to launch the Commonwealth Essay Competition. Amazing: Geri has previously worked alongside The Princess of Wales and David Walliams to launch the Commonwealth Essay Competition It's a classic! [who ](/tvshowbiz/article-8454513/Geri-Horner-appointed-inaugural-ambassador-Royal-Commonwealth-Society.html) [is an ambassador of the Royal Commonwealth Society](/tvshowbiz/article-8454513/Geri-Horner-appointed-inaugural-ambassador-Royal-Commonwealth-Society.html), opted for an elegant wool coat with gold buttons for the event.

Other royals at the service included the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and the ...

Our commitment to peace, progress and opportunity will sustain us for many more. But it's different for the King. "Our shared humanity contains an immensely precious diversity of thought, culture, tradition and experience. But Charles said the institution still played an "indispensable role in the most pressing issues of our time", including on climate change, education and economic cooperation. In his speech, the King said: "Whether on climate change and biodiversity loss, youth opportunity and education, global health or economic cooperation, the Commonwealth can play an indispensable role in the most pressing issues of our time. Charles says the institution still plays an "indispensable role in the most pressing issues of our time", including on climate change, education and economic cooperation.

The King, The Queen Consort, The Prince of Wales and other members of the Royal Family joined a 2000-strong congregation at Westminster Abbey to celebrate ...

The King and The Queen Consort hosted members of the diplomatic and Commonwealth communities at Buckingham Palace for the annual Commonwealth Day Reception. Ahead of the reception, The King signed the Commonwealth Charter; a single document outlining the sixteen core values of the association, which the leaders of the Commonwealth have committed to upholding. Commonwealth Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and achievements of the organisation and its citizens.

Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.

“His Majesty has said many times that our family of nations has been a cornerstone of his life, and as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Commonwealth Charter, we share his conviction – and that of all Commonwealth leaders – that the values and aspirations it enshrines must not simply represent words on a page, but the lived experience of all.” Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II signed the charter on March 11, 2013. “As we look to the challenges and opportunities of the world today, and seek to shape our common future, we warmly welcome His Majesty King Charles III for his first Commonwealth day as the new Head of the Commonwealth.