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.

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.

In the Commonwealth, Canada works with international partners to advance our shared values of peace, prosperity, and democracy. Together, we work to make ...

Based in British Columbia, the Commonwealth of Learning helps developing nations improve access to quality education and training. Based on friendship and goodwill, we have made significant headway together on priorities such as democracy and peace, environmental issues, education, and sustainable development. “Canada’s enduring legacy to the Commonwealth is the Commonwealth of Learning.

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. 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.

We gather as a Family of Nations to celebrate Commonwealth Day for the first time since the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

I believe profoundly that our family of 56 nations and 2.5 billion people is stronger, more vibrant, more connected and more purposeful than ever. These qualities shine in the fact that, with a multilateral system under strain, the Commonwealth is growing, precisely because of what we stand for and what we can deliver. Through her seven decades of service as Head of the Commonwealth, in a rapidly changing world, she was the epitome of duty, stability, wisdom and grace. Today, the Commonwealth stands as a voluntary association of 56 independent sovereign states, spread across five continents and six oceans. Just as the Commonwealth stood together in the face of apartheid, and warned of the threats of environmental breakdown as long as 34 years ago, we stand together now to face the challenges of the moment, and seize the opportunities of tomorrow. The values and aspirations of our Charter, and their application in the Commonwealth and the wider world, are enduring – but they are at their most important during difficult times.

The royal couple returned to the venue of their 2011 wedding, Westminster Abbey, for the annual service honoring the global network of 56 countries.

Prince Edward and Sophie, the new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, joined members of the royal family at the annual Commonwealth Day Service.

"The new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are proud to continue [Prince Philip](https://people.com/tag/prince-philip/)'s legacy of promoting opportunities for young people of all backgrounds to reach their full potential." [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/) before she acceded to the throne. "The title will be held by Prince Edward for His Royal Highness's lifetime." King George VI later conferred the dukedom on [Prince Philip](https://people.com/tag/prince-philip/) and then-Princess Elizabeth on their [wedding day in 1947](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-prince-philip-wedding-details/). Since the programs are printed ahead of time, they likely weren't prepared for the title change that was announced just three days ago. [Prince Edward](https://people.com/tag/prince-edward/) and [Sophie](https://people.com/tag/sophie-countess-of-wessex/) are stepping out as the [new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh](https://people.com/royals/prince-edward-prince-charles-duke-of-edinburgh/).

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."

King Charles and Queen Camilla were joined by members of the royal family, including Prince William and Kate Middleton.

[Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/) who [missed the event](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-does-not-attend-commonwealth-day-service-amid-recent-health-setbacks/). Leading a prayer for peace, he added, "We will pray too for our King as we look to the day when we will gather here again in loyalty and affection. Gabon and Togo joined in 2022, bringing the total number of nations to 56. The accessory adorned her blue wool crepe dress and coat by Fiona Clare paired with a feathered beret by Philip Treacy (which she held with one hand to avoid a wardrobe mishap in the wind!). 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." "Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved Mother, The late Queen — a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, to whose service she dedicated her long and remarkable life," he said.

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

[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.

The Princess of Wales, 41, appeared in high spirits as she arrived at Westminster Abbey alongside her husband Prince William, 40, for the Commonwealth Day ...

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.’ That's inconsistent with who Meghan is as a person, she's obviously a very well-researched person. He said: ‘Whether on climate change and biodiversity loss, youth opportunity and education, global health, or economic co-operation, the Commonwealth can play an indispensable role in the most pressing issues of our time. 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. So it created this privileged club called the Commonwealth. 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. And now she's done her research? 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. The Princess of Wales held onto her hat as she arrived at the event for the Commonwealth Service this afternoon The cut of the midi skirt is super flattering too! Ours is an association not just of shared values, but of common purpose and joint action.

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.

"I draw great strength from her example," King Charles III said, referring to his mom, Queen Elizabeth II, at his first Commonwealth Day as king.

"Let ours be a Commonwealth that not only stands together, but strives together, in restless and practical pursuit of the global common good." In a speech to mark the occasion, Charles referenced his "beloved mother" Queen Elizabeth II, who died in September. Her peplum jacket and skirt with white embroidery were also tousled in the wind. Kate paid tribute to Williams' parents, wearing a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings, previously worn by Princess Diana, and the Prince of Wales feathers brooch, a gift from Charles. Charles was the Prince of Wales before ascending to the throne. William and Kate's appearance was their first Commonwealth Day as the Prince and Princess of Wales.

The Princess of Wales and Queen Consort sported meaningful gems at the 2023 Commonwealth Day service, both wearing historic royal brooches.

[Shop our exclusive merch](https://shop.nypost.com/) [Subscribe to our weekly “Style Edit” newsletter](https://email.pagesix.com/) [Watch our celebrity-inspired Style Trial series](https://pagesix.com/tag/style-trial/) Sharing that the piece “features 18 large diamonds around a smaller, detailed gold setting, with a large eight to 10 sapphire stones in the center,” the jewelry pro estimates the brooch “to be worth $680,000.” Meanwhile, the Queen Consort also went with special jewelry (and a monochromatic look), wearing an enormous sapphire-and-diamond brooch that was owned by the It was gifted to Alexandra by “the Ladies of North Wales,” and features the crest of the Prince of Wales (Prince William’s current title) with its distinctive feathers. [owns in 12 colors](https://pagesix.com/article/shop-kate-middleton-loved-emmy-london-clutch/) — in a [navy shade ](https://www.emmylondon.com/en-us/products/natasha-midnight-self-piped)($425) and wore coordinating [Gianvito Rossi heels ](https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-us/shop/product/gianvito-rossi/shoes/high-heel/105-suede-pumps/34344356236825546?)($775) and a blue wide-brim hat. The piece— which Stone estimated to be “worth $400,000” — includes “blue sapphires and features small white diamonds, rubies and emeralds that are likely to represent the Welsh flag” along with additional diamonds and emeralds flanking the design.

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.

Kate Middleton and Prince William returned to their wedding venue, Westminster Abbey, for the 2023 Commonwealth Day service — their first time attending as ...

[Meghan Markle](https://people.com/tag/meghan-markle/) and [Prince Harry](https://people.com/tag/prince-harry/)'s [last joint appearance with the family](https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-reunite-kate-middleton-prince-william-commonwealth-day/) before they stepped back from their positions as working royals and relocated to California. The service began with a procession of Commonwealth member states' flags. Marking Rwanda's role as the current Commonwealth Chair-in-Office, the Rwandan National Ballet, Urukerereza, also performed. In 2022, the then-Prince of Wales gave an address on behalf of his mother, "Working in collaboration towards shared economic, environmental, social and democratic goals, the Service seeks to highlight a vast community which spans every geographical region, religion and culture, embracing the diversity of it its population of 2.5 billion people, of which over 60 percent are under 30 years old," the palace said in a statement. [ Sign up for our free Royals newsletter](https://forms.dotdashmeredith.com/people-royals) to get the latest updates on [Kate Middleton](https://people.com/tag/kate-middleton/), [Meghan Markle](https://people.com/tag/meghan-markle/) and more! [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/), who [missed the service](https://people.com/royals/queen-elizabeth-does-not-attend-commonwealth-day-service-amid-recent-health-setbacks/). The event took place at a special place for Prince William, 40, and Princess Kate, 41: Westminster Abbey, where they exchanged vows on their royal wedding day in April 2011. Princess Kate arrived in a navy Erdem peplum jacket and skirt with a white embroidered print. [Queen Camilla](https://people.com/tag/camilla-duchess-of-cornwall/), [Prince Edward](https://people.com/tag/prince-edward/) and [Sophie](https://people.com/tag/sophie-countess-of-wessex/) (the [new Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh](https://people.com/royals/prince-edward-sophie-visit-scotland-duke-duchess-edinburgh-new-royal-titles/)) and [Princess Anne](https://people.com/tag/princess-anne/) and [Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence](https://people.com/royals/princess-anne-sir-timothy-laurence-relationship-timeline/). [sapphire and diamond earrings](https://people.com/royals/kate-middleton-debuts-new-sapphire-earrings-from-princess-diana-and-debunks-a-rumor-too/) that previously belonged to [Princess Diana](https://people.com/tag/princess-diana/). [Queen Elizabeth](https://people.com/tag/queen-elizabeth/) and [King Charles](https://people.com/tag/prince-charles/)' accession to the throne in September, the couple attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service on Monday.

King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of Wales, and more royals were in attendance at Westminster Abbey today.

Belinda Jiao - PA Images//Getty Images Neil Mockford//Getty Images Before joining T&C, she was the deputy managing editor at [Hey Alma](https://www.heyalma.com/), a Jewish culture site. [Princess of Wales has been opting for more solid monochrome outfits lately](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/fashion-trends/news/g1633/kate-middleton-fashion/), so this patterned top and skirt is a change of pace. ADRIAN DENNIS//Getty Images "Commonwealth Day was an occasion of particular pride for my beloved mother, the late Queen—a treasured opportunity to celebrate our Commonwealth family, to whose service she dedicated her long and remarkable life," Charles said.

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.