Commonwealth Day

2024 - 3 - 11

Royal Drama on Commonwealth Day: Unity, Diversity, and Resilience

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Discover how King Charles III's absence and Pierre Poilievre's statement added drama to Commonwealth Day celebrations!

Commonwealth Day was marked by a mix of unity, diversity, and resilience in various events across the globe. From the Joint ministerial statement in Ottawa to the flag-raising ceremony at Epping Forest District Council and Tendring District Council's embrace of unity and diversity, the day celebrated the Commonwealth's cultural richness. However, royal drama unfolded as King Charles missed the Commonwealth Day event due to his battle with cancer, with Prince William attending in his place.

In a heartfelt message, King Charles emphasized the Commonwealth's enduring significance in his life, despite his absence from the public eye due to health reasons. The celebration continued with the Order of Service for the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration, highlighting the common thread that binds nations together within the Commonwealth.

As conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre shared his statement on Commonwealth Day, political voices added depth to the discussions on topics like democracy, peace, and sustainable development within the Commonwealth. The day's events showcased a blend of tradition, reflection, and the ongoing commitment to collaboration within the Commonwealth.

In a poignant reflection, His Majesty The King highlighted past anniversaries and upcoming celebrations within Commonwealth nations, connecting the historical significance of each milestone to the broader theme of unity and shared experience within the Commonwealth.

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Statement by the Prime Minister on Commonwealth Day (Prime Minister of Canada)

Whether it is democracy and peace, climate change, education, or sustainable development, the Commonwealth works together, using our strength in diversity, to ...

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Joint ministerial statement on Commonwealth Day (Canada.ca)

March 11, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada. The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, ...

Message from the Governor General on Commonwealth Day (Gouverneure générale du Canada)

March 11, 2024. The Commonwealth represents a wealth of cultures, languages, experiences and backgrounds. Today, we celebrate what ties us all together: a ...

Order of Service published for Commonwealth Day celebration ... (Westminster Abbey)

The Order of Service has been published ahead of today's Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration which will be held in the Abbey at 2.45pm.

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Commonwealth Day 2024 (Epping Forest District Council)

Epping Forest District Council will be flying the Commonwealth flag to commemorate Commonwealth Day 2024, on Monday 11 March.

Statement from Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre on ... (Conservative Party of Canada)

Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on ...

Commonwealth Day flag raising ceremony – 2024 | The Highland ... (Highland Council)

In the 75th year of the Commonwealth of Nations on Monday 11 March 2024 Commonwealth Day is celebrated by people across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and ...

Message from His Majesty The King for the Commonwealth Day ... (Gouverneure générale du Canada)

Last year, The Bahamas celebrated its fiftieth anniversary of Independence, as Grenada has this year, and Papua New Guinea will next year. Each of these ...

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Tendring District Council embraces unity and diversity on ... (Tendring District Council)

Commonwealth Day 2024 is being marked at Tendring District Council's (TDC) Clacton Town Hall today (Monday, 11 March) with the flying of the Commonwealth ...

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King Charles calls for unity after missing Commonwealth Day event (BBC News)

The monarch stepped away from public-facing duties following his cancer diagnosis announcement on 5 February. Prince William attended the service in his first ...

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King Charles Delivers Commonwealth Day Address Amid Royal ... (Us Weekly)

“Having recently celebrated my own 75th birthday, it warms my heart to reflect on the way the Commonwealth has been a constant throughout my own life,” Charles, ...

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King Charles III Promises to Serve to the "Best of My Ability" in ... (E! Online)

Though King Charles III was unable to attend the Commonwealth Day services March 11 amid his battle with cancer, the monarch sent Queen Camilla—and a taped ...

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King Charles calls for unity after missing Commonwealth Day event (BBC News)

The monarch stepped away from public-facing duties following his cancer diagnosis announcement on 5 February. Prince William attended the service in his first ...

Message from His Majesty The King for the Commonwealth Day ... (Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba)

Last year, The Bahamas celebrated its fiftieth anniversary of Independence, as Grenada has this year, and Papua New Guinea will next year. Each of these ...

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Raising the flag for Commonwealth Day 2024 | solihull.gov.uk (Solihull Council)

On Monday 11 March, the Commonwealth flag was raised over the roof of Solihull Council House in celebration of Commonwealth Day. At the annual Commonwealth ...

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Commonwealth day marked by flag-raising ceremony (Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council)

The Commonwealth flag was raised at Lagan Valley Island today to mark Commonwealth Day 2024. The Mayor Councillor Andrew Gowan was joined at the event by ...

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