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The Right Honourable Patricia Scotland KC, Commonwealth Secretary-General reflects on the 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings.

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. 

The Wildfire-Resilient Landscapes Network was launched at a reception attended by His Majesty King Charles III, on 30 November ahead of the start of COP28, in Dubai.

His Majesty The King's Commonwealth Day Message, Monday 13 March 2023

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.  

With deep sorrow the Royal Family have announced the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

We join the Royal Family, the whole of the Commonwealth and the world in mourning her passing.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. [John 14:27]

Op-ed by: Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC

This week, Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee will be celebrated across the Commonwealth and the United Kingdom. The Commonwealth family gives thanks to HM The Queen and Head of the Commonwealth, for her 70 years of service to the people of the Commonwealth.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, planted a tree today in Green Park, in honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Royal Family, Government representatives and dignitaries gather in London for the annual commemorative service at Westminster Abbey and Marlborough House

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) which takes place in Kigali, Rwanda during the week of 20 June.

Today, the Commonwealth Secretariat is issuing an open call for creatives across the Commonwealth – both professional and amateur – to take part in an exciting project to mark the Queen’s Jubilee.

It was announced today by Buckingham Palace that Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, died this morning at Windsor Castle.

Her Majesty The Queen has said “we will succeed” in the fight against the coronavirus, in a rare televised address to the Commonwealth.

The Queen has broadcast a message to the Commonwealth on the coronavirus pandemic.

Read the Commonwealth Day 2020 Message by Her Majesty The Queen

Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year as we mark the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members.

Walkers don't need any encouragement to visit one of the most picturesque parts of Edmonton, Canada, but the Commonwealth is providing an added incentive.

The garden at Commonwealth headquarters was transformed into an innovation hub on 5 July as youth from across the globe shared their ideas for a better, brighter future with Prince Harry.

The Queen has officially opened the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). A specially invited audience seated in the Ballroom of Buckingham Palace was introduced to Heads of Government and senior leaders from 53 Commonwealth Member Countries, as well as the Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland. Many members of the Royal Family joined the gathering before the arrival of The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, accompanied by the Prince of Wales.

The Queen has unveiled a plaque to mark the opening of the Commonwealth Walkway in London. The plaque will be installed outside the Commonwealth Secretariat's London headquarters at Marlborough House.