Commonwealth Day was celebrated on 11 March with a renewed commitment to deliver a common future for all. While there were high-profile activities in London, the day was observed with reverence, celebration and education throughout the world.
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Service, culture and continued collaboration celebrated during Commonwealth Day
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Commonwealth Day was celebrated on 11 March with a renewed commitment to deliver a common future for all. While there were many high-profile activities in London, the day was observed with reverence, celebration and education throughout the world.
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, paid tribute to the five million soldiers from Commonwealth countries who fought in the First and Second World Wars.
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Secretary-General remembers Commonwealth soldiers who served in two World Wars
The seventy-fifth anniversary of The Commonwealth is a moment to reflect on the remarkable journey that our unique family of free and independent nations has made since 1949.
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Message from His Majesty The King for the Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration
Today, 56 of the world’s largest countries and smallest islands, across six oceans, continue to stand united and celebrate shared values for Commonwealth Day.
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Stronger together – the Commonwealth celebrates significant 75-year milestone
Commonwealth Day is an occasion of pride and celebration, and a moment for reflection.
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Commonwealth Day Message from The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has announced the theme for Commonwealth Day 2024 as 'One Resilient Common Future'.
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‘One Resilient Common Future’ revealed as the theme for Commonwealth Day 2024
Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
On Commonwealth Day, 56 nations spanning five geographical regions, including some of the largest economies on earth as well as the smallest of islands, celebrated their unity of vision and common commitment to peace and justice in an increasingly polarised world.
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56 countries honour common values, purpose and joint action on Commonwealth Day
The Commonwealth Secretary-General, Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, has raised the Commonwealth Flag for Peace at a ceremony in London on Commonwealth Day.
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Commonwealth Secretary-General raises Peace Flag to mark Commonwealth Day
His Majesty The King's Commonwealth Day Message, Monday 13 March 2023
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2023 Commonwealth Day Message from His Majesty King Charles III
A commemoration for the men and women from the Commonwealth who served with the British Armed Forces during the First and Second World Wars was held today at the Memorial Gates in central London.
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Wreath Laying Ceremony for those who served in the two World Wars on Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day 2023 Message from The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General
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2023 Commonwealth Day Message from The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General
Commonwealth Day is celebrated on Monday, 13 March 2023 with observances, speeches, exhibitions and cultural events across the 56 Commonwealth member countries.
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Commonwealth Day to be celebrated around the world
Young people in countries across the Commonwealth will raise a “Flag of Peace” to celebrate and mark Commonwealth Day on March 13, 2023. The initiative is supported by the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Queen's Commonwealth Trust, the Royal Commonwealth Society and Bruno Peek, Pageantmaster.
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Young people from across the Commonwealth to raise 'Flag of Peace' to mark Commonwealth Day
Today it has been announced that the theme for Commonwealth Day 2023 is ‘Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’.
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Commonwealth Day 2023 theme announced: 'Forging a sustainable and peaceful common future’
11 March 2024 to 11 March 2024
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Commonwealth Day will take place on Monday 11 March 2024, marking the beginning of a week-long series of events and activities happening around the globe – including faith and civic gatherings, debates, school assemblies, flag-raising ceremonies and cultural events.
Commonwealth member states are being invited to support the Commonwealth of Nations Flag for Peace initiative across the Commonwealth ahead of Commonwealth Day 2023 which will be the first presided over by His Majesty King Charles III’ as King and Head of the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth launches Flag for Peace to celebrate 10th anniversary of Charter
Royal Family, Government representatives and dignitaries gather in London for the annual commemorative service at Westminster Abbey and Marlborough House
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Commonwealth Day 2022: Our Unity is Our Strength
2022 Commonwealth Day Message from Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth
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2022 Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty The Queen
Commonwealth Day will be commemorated by 54 countries across the world on 14 March, honouring their shared values and rich diversity as members of the Commonwealth.
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Commonwealth Day 2022: Secretary-General delivers a message of hope amid global challenges
14 March 2022 to 14 March 2022
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Commonwealth Day is an annual celebration observed by people all over the Commonwealth in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and Americas, the Pacific and Europe.
2020 Commonwealth Day Message by the Secretary-General
2021 Commonwealth Day Message by the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth
2021 Commonwealth Day Message by Her Majesty The Queen